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Abuse manifests itself in multiple ways. Learn to see the signs.

Emotional abuse
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Emotional abuse freqeuntly precedes physical abuse.
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Physical abuse
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Any intentional and unwanted contact is physical abuse.
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Digital abuse
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Using technologiy to intimidate is digital abuse.
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Financial abuse
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Financial abuse may be very subtle. It's still abuse.
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Sexual abuse
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Any intentional and unwanted sexual contact is abusive.
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Stalking
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Most people assume that stalkers are strangers. Not true.
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Once you see the signs of abuse, you must act ... to break the pattern.

Break the pattern
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Domestic violence has a profound effect on the partner. It's even worse for the child.
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Dating an abuser
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Love bombing, frequent texting, possessiveness ... early warning signs of abuse.
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Helping a friend
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Got a friend in an abusive relationship? Here's how to help.
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Helping a stranger
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Seeing abuse around you? Even if a stranger, you can help.
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How to respond
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Know someone in an abusive relationship? You can help.
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Safety considerations
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Leaving an abusive realtionship? Here's what you need to know. Learn more:
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Is It Abuse?
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Here is a list of situations that may indicate abuse.
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