This type of abuse involves degrading a spouse or partner in public or private to make them feel inferior. 

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- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Economic Abuse

Types of Domestic Violence

A pattern of behavior in which one insults, shames, and humiliates another individual in order to undermine their self worth and independence and often instill fear as a means of control. Common forms include derogatory words, hurtful names, monitoring and controlling a person's behavior, gaslighting, and constant criticism.

Verbal/Emotional Abuse

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Family violence

This type of abuse involves forcing a spouse or partner to engage in sexual activity. 

Sexual Abuse as a Type of Domestic Violence

This type of abuse involves inflicting physical pain on a person to control them.

Physical Abuse as a Type of Domestic Violence

Emotional Abuse as a Type of Domestic Violence

This type of abuse involves controlling a spouse or partner’s financial resources.  

Economic Abuse as a Type of Domestic Violence

Parent, step-parent, or adult living in the home:
- Swore at child
- Insulted/put-down child
- Acted in a way that made child afraid they would be physically hurt

Examples of Emotional Abuse as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)

1. Omission vs. commission
2. Verbal vs. nonverbal 
3. Active vs. passive 
4. Intentional vs. unintentional
5. Cognitive vs. affective 

 Dimensions of Psychological/Emotional Maltreatment

1. Spurning
2. Terrorizing
3. Isolating
4. Exploiting/corrupting
5. Denying emotional responsiveness
6. Neglecting mental/medical/educational needs

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