Millennium: Ending Domestic Violence

Signs of Danger

Many experts in the field of domestic violence agree that there is no generic profile of an abuser.  Domestic violence knows no boundaries.  There isn’t a line drawn in terms of professionalism, money, or race.  So how do you know if you are in danger?  How do you know if your relationship may become violent?  Ask yourself the following questions: 

Is your mate jealous and possessive toward you, won’t let you have friends, checks up on you, or won’t accept breaking up?

Does your mate try to control you by being bossy, giving orders, and making all the decisions?

Does your mate threaten you with weapons or make threats on your life?

Does your mate attempt to manipulate or force you into having sexual intercourse?

Has your mate choked, kicked, pushed, slapped, or hit you?

Does your mate abuse drugs or alcohol and pressures you to take them?

Does your mate have a history of fighting, losing his temper, or brag about abusing others?