Domestic Violence

Signs of Domestic Violence

1. When your friend and her husband or boyfriend are together, he acts very controlling and puts her down in front of other people.
2. You see her partner violently lose his temper, striking or breaking objects.
3. He acts extremely jealous of others who pay attention to her, especially men.
4. She becomes quiet when he is around and seems afraid of making him angry.
5. She stops seeing her friends and family members, becoming more and more isolated.
6. She often has unexplained injuries, or the explanations she offers don't quite add up. (Sometimes you won't see any bruises, as batterers target their blows to areas that can be covered with clothing).
7. She has casually mentioned his violent behavior but dismissed what happened as "not a big deal."
8. She often cancels plans at the last minute.
9. Her partner controls her finances, her behavior and even who she socializes with.
10. Her child is frequently upset or very quiet and withdrawn and won't say why.