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