Types of Abuse

Question 1

Physical Abuse

Answer 1

• Physical abuse is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause physical pain, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm

Question 2

Examples of Physical Abuse

Answer 2

• Hitting
• Shaking
• Throwing
• Burning
• Suffocating

Question 3

Sexual Abuse

Answer 3

Sexual abuse is any sexual activity that occurs without consent. It can happen to anyone and can be online or in person.

Question 4

What does Sexual Abuse include?

Answer 4

• Physical Contact
• Non-contact activities such as; involving children in looking at, or in the production of, sexual images, watching and encouraging children to behave in sexually inappropriate ways

Question 5

Emotional/Psychological Abuse

Answer 5

• A pattern of behavior where one person subjects another person to nonphysical acts that harm mental well-being and the overall ability to function

Question 6

What can Emotional/Psychological Abuse include?

Answer 6

• Not allowing an individual to express themselves
• Making fun of the person
• Humiliation, blaming, controlling or intimidation
• Unreasonable withdrawal of support