What is Domestic Violence?
Definition: Domestic violence is a pattern of repeated physical, sexual, and
psychological (emotional) manipulation and coercion to keep control and power
over a family member, roommate, domestic partner, or a dating partner.
Here are the SIGNS of domestic violence:
- Physical and sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Economic abuse
- Coercion and Threats
- Intimidation
- Use of Children
- Isolation
- Jealousy and Blame to Justify Actions
Physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse is a crime!
Domestic Violence and Deafness
People with hearing loss are at higher risk of being long-term victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault due to the lack of accessible services. While their issues are
the same as the mainstream population, they frequently encounter communication and
technical barriers when seeking services. This often leads to these victims returning to
their abuser or remaining untreated.
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