Domestic abuse occurs in high-income families, low-income families, gay relationships, and straight relationships.Men and women can be abused, and both men and women can be abusers. In a relationship that is abusive, there tends to be a cycle of violence.
The infographic highlights key findings from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey and presents facts everyone should know about Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, and Stalking.
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Remember, if they’re using text messages to monitor who you’re with or where you go, that is a warning sign of abuse.
Does your partner ask for sexually explicit pictures of you? You have the right to choose whether or not you want to engage in any kind of sexual activity, and that includes sexting with your partner.
You deserve to feel safe and respected in your relationship at all times. Healthy relationships are built on trust, not jealousy.
If your partner is pressuring or forcing you to sext when you don’t want to, or if you sexted privately with your partner and they are breaking your trust by threatening to share your photos or texts, these are abusive behaviors. Any nude photos or videos of someone under the age of 18 could be considered child pornography, which is illegal to own or distribute. You have the right to privacy and the ability to talk to whomever you like.Whether you feel like your partner is already using their cell phone in an abusive way or you’re trying to prevent it, here are tips to keep you safe and healthy: If you are feeling threatened or suffocated by your partner’s constant calls or texts, it may be a sign that you are in an unhealthy and potentially abusive relationship.When your partner says or does things that make you afraid, lowers your self-esteem or manipulates you, it is called verbal or emotional abuse.Summary reports from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey present data on the national prevalence of IPV, SV, and stalking among women and men in the United States.The ongoing NISVS survey provides data that will be used to track IPV, SV, and stalking trends over time.You have the right to be in a safe and healthy relationship free from all types of abuse.