2. VERBAL ABUSE
Typically a form of violence that shows how the
abuser takes control over the victim.
Battering which does not leave evidence
comparable to the bruises of physical battering.
3. CHARACTERISTICS OF VERBAL ABUSE
Verbal abuse is hurtful.
Verbal abuse is manipulative and controlling.
Verbal Abuse is Insidious.
Verbal Abuse is unpredictable.
Verbal abuse usually escalates.
4. CONCLUSION
Verbal abuse is a form of violence that destroys the
relationship and causes emotional and health
consequences.
Verbal abuse leads to low self-esteem, depression,
and isolation.
Department of Health and Human Services defines
domestic violence as “A pattern of assaultive and/or
coercive behaviors…that adults use against their
intimate partners to gain power and control in that
relationship.”
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Editor's Notes
This presentation intents to raise awareness of Verbal Abuse among young couples.
Verbal abuse is typically a form of violence that shows how the abuser takes control over the victim. It is often more difficult to see since there are rarely any visible scars unless physical abuse has taken place.
Verbal abuse usually attacks the nature and abilities of the partner. The partner’s self-esteem gradually diminishes, usually without realizing it.
Verbal abuse is typically a form of violence that shows how the abuser takes control over the victim. It is a form of violence that destroys the relationship and causes emotional and health consequences.
