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

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.