Types of Domestic Violence
- Signs of Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Economic/Financial Abuse
Physical Abuse
There are different types of domestic abuse, including emotional, physical, sexual, and economic abuse. Many abusers behave in ways that include more than one type of domestic abuse, and the boundaries between some of these behaviors may overlap.
When people talk about domestic violence, they are often referring to the physical abuse of a spouse or intimate partner. Physical abuse is the use of physical force against someone in a way that injures or endangers that person. There’s a broad range of behaviors that come under the heading of physical abuse, including hitting, grabbing, choking, throwing things, and assault with a weapon.
Physical assault or battering is a crime, whether it occurs inside or outside of the family. The police have the power and authority to protect you from physical attack.
Get more information on domestic violence
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| The Children's Trust Helpline |
2-1-1
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| Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence |
1-800-500-1119
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| Florida Council Against Sexual Violence |
1-888-956-7273
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| Child, Elderly and Disabled Hotline |
1-800-962-2873
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| TDD users: Florida Relay Services |
1-800-955-8771
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| Safespace North |
305-758-2546
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| Safespace South |
305-247-4249
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| The Lodge |
305-693-1170
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| Rape Treatment Center |
305-585-5185
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| Switchboard of Miami |
305-358-4357
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| State Attorney's Office: Victim Assistance Network (VAN) |
1-800-398-2808 |
| Miami-Dade County Coordinated Victims Assistance Center (CVAC) |
305-285-5900
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| Victim Assistance Program |
305-285-5915
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| Women's Shelter of Hope |
305-888-5001
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| M.U.J.E.R. |
305-247-1388
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| Jewish Domestic Abuse Program |
305-576-1818
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| Kristi House (Children) |
305-547-6800
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| The Journey Institute |
305-443-1123
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| Attorney General's Office of Victim Info Crimes Comp |
1-800-226-6667
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| Lucha (FIAC) |
305-573-1106
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| Legal Aid Society of Greater Miami |
305-579-5733
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| Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. |
305-576-0080
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| Miami-Dade County Government Information Center |
3-1-1
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