Who does domestic violence and abuse happen to?

Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. read more

Domestic violence and child abuse are heartbreakingly common. Abuse happens to anyone male or female, young or old, of any race, religion, socioeconomic group, sexual orientation, or any other group you can think of. read more

Domestic violence occurs when a person uses physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation, stalking, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or economic abuse to control another partner in a relationship. read more