What is DVA?

What is DVA?

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior, in any type of relationship, that is perpetrated by one person to maintain power and control over the other person.

Where does DVA happen?

Domestic violence is found everywhere, regardless of education level, socio-economic status, age, race, sexual orientation and religion.

Major Forms of DVA

Actions and Examples

VERBAL ABUSE

ECONOMIC ABUSE

MENTAL ABUSE

PHYSICAL ABUSE

SEXUAL ABUSE

Pressuring sex or sexual acts without consent.
​Examples: rape, coerced sex, and treating someone in a sexually demeaning manner.

Causing physical harm or injury to a person.
​Examples: hitting, slapping, pushing, pulling hair, choking, and denying medical care access.

Exerting control by using emotion as a weapon causing anxiety, depression or fear.
​Examples: threats, accusations, blame, criticizing, mind games, and punishment.

Exerting control over money
causing financial dependence.
​Examples: controlling money, hiding assets, and preventing someone from getting a job.

Verbal bullying for the purpose of control.
Examples: criticizing, name-calling, threatening, discounting, and ordering.

Sources: National Domestic Violence Hotline, National Coalition of Domestic Violence and The United States Department of Justice

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