Signs of Domestic Abuse

1. Signs of
Domestic Abuse

2. 
An advocate for preventing
domestic violence,
Judge Richard B. Halloran’s
career has encompassed
volunteering for domestic abuse
organizations and conducting
trials relating to violations of
protection orders. As a respected
professional in his field, Judge
Richard Halloran is
knowledgeable of the signs that
could point to an abusive
relationship, and he strives to
educate his community.

3. 
Physical violence may be the
most obvious sign of an abusive
relationship, but it is not the only
one. While physical abuse can
include pushing, grabbing, or
shoving, many abusive
relationships do not include any
physical violence at all. Instead,
they might involve sexual abuse,
including degradation, force, or
threats, or emotional abuse, such
as withholding affection or using
pressure tactics.

4. 
Other signs of an abusive
relationship include verbal
attacks, minimizing negative
behaviors, and controlling the
victim’s activities by forcing
isolation. Destroying items around
the house, threatening self-harm,
and abusing alcohol or drugs are
also common signs of abuse.