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Signs of Domestic Violence

Signs of Domestic Violence

Here are some signs that you may be in a domestic violence situation. If another person...

  • Controls what you’re doing
  • Checks your phone, email, or social media without your permission
  • Puts a tracking app on your phone and stalks you
  • Criticizes you about things
  • Destroys your possessions
  • Threatens to hurt you, your children, other loved ones, your pets, or your possessions
  • Hurts you physically (hitting, beating, punching, pushing, kicking, etc.), including with a weapon
  • Yells at you
  • Controls money and financial decisions
  • Keeps you from working outside the home
  • Isolates you from family and friends
  • Humiliates you on purpose in front of others
  • Locks you out of the house or uses technology or electronics to keep you inside the house
  • Stops you from eating, sleeping, or getting medical care
  • Forces you to have sex

If you answered yes to any of the above questions you may be in an unhealthy or abusive relationship.

Remember:
Domestic violence includes teen dating violence.

Harbor House is here to help you and your children.

24-Hour Hotline: 815-932-5800
If you are in an emergency situation, call 911 and request police assistance.