Signs of Domestic Violence

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Identity the Signs of Domestic Violence

Often their will be nothing obvious. Friends and family can interpret signs of fear as “quiet” or “responsive to her partner”.

She may seem:

  • Nervous, depressed or withdrawn.
  • Overly anxious about him & his moods.
  • Her partner appears to control the money, children, social activities, work, clothes and friends.
  • Her partner often orders her about or makes all the decisions.
  • She may have stopped seeing he friends and/or family.
  • She may have bruises, cuts or sprains.

Why does she stay?

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