Who is a victim?................... You are a victim if your partner
hits
pushes
spits
threatens you
calls you names
prevents you from leaving
throwing things
destroys your belongings
deprives you of food, shelter
deprives you money or clothing
threatens you with weapons
abuses your children and/or pets
abandons you in a dangerous place
refuses to help you if you are sick or pregnant
rapes you
stalks you
threatens to take your children away from you
If you are planning to leave your abuser, please download and print a Personalized Safety Plan. Make sure you do not tell your abuser that you are leaving; when a victim leaves their abuser, the chances of the victim being killed or serious wounded are much greater.