What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of intentionally violent or controlling behavior against an intimate partner to gain and maintain power and control over that person, during and/or after the relationship.
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, or culture.
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Abuse Comes In Many Forms
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Red Flags Of Abuse
Watch the video below to learn the red flags that could indicate that you are entering into, or are already in, an abusive relationship.
Are you wondering if your relationship is abusive? Click the button below to take a survey from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.​
If you need help, call our hotline anytime at 1-800-927-4673 or click the chat button in the bottom right corner.
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For more information on the different types of abuse, visit https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/forms-abuse.
For more information on the legal definitions of abuse, check out this explanation from WomensLaw.org.