10 Domestic Violence Behaviours

Here are 10 behaviors that might constitute domestic violence under Australian law:

  1. Physical abuse: This could involve hitting, pushing, choking, or any other act that causes physical injury.
  2. Threats of physical harm: This includes any kind of threat to cause injury or harm to the person, a child, or another individual.
  3. Sexual abuse: Any forced or coerced sexual activity or behavior.
  4. Psychological or emotional abuse: This can include constant criticism, humiliation, or undermining the person’s self-esteem and self-worth.
  5. Coercive control: This involves a pattern of behavior designed to control or dominate the person, often through the use of fear and intimidation.
  6. Economic abuse: Controlling the person’s finances without their consent, not allowing them to work, or withholding money.
  7. Stalking: Unwanted attention and harassment that causes the person to fear for their safety.
  8. Damaging property: This includes intentionally damaging property as a way of intimidating or controlling the person.
  9. Threats of self-harm: Threatening to commit suicide or self-harm with the intent of tormenting, intimidating, or frightening the person.
  10. Harm to pets: Threatening or causing harm to pets as a means of exerting control or causing fear.

Please remember that anyone experiencing these behaviors or who is concerned about their safety should reach out to local authorities or a trusted professional for help. There are numerous resources available for those affected by domestic violence.

If you are in danger, call 000 immediately.

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