Intimate partner violence takes many forms. It can be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, financial, and spiritual. IPV is not necessarily a single physical attack or threat. It is a pattern of behaviour meant to exert power and control over the victim and it can get worse over time.
What is abuse?
Warning signs of abuse
Above information courtesy of Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB).
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Disclaimer
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can occur in all relationship types (current and former married, common-law and dating relationships, and irrespective of sexual orientation) and can affect people of all genders. While this behaviour can be directed at male victims, the vast majority of victims of IPV are women, and men tend to more commonly be the abusive partner. Many services listed for victims of IPV are for female victims unless otherwise stated.
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You are not to blame
Read the warning signs
Don’t ignore hurtful and controlling behaviour.