Is This Abuse? How to Recognize the Signs of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a painful reality that can take many forms — not only physical harm, but also emotional, financial, and psychological control. The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) provides valuable resources to help individuals identify the warning signs of abuse.

According to GCADV:

“Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of ethnicity, race, age, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, education, or sexual orientation. Domestic violence includes physical violence, but it does not always leave bruises. It also includes things like name calling, put downs, extreme jealously, controlling where the partner goes and who they talk to, not allowing that partner to spend time with friends and family, and controlling the finances…”

For the full article and complete checklist, visit the original resource here: Is This Abuse? – GCADV