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Many people associate abuse with physical violence only. Abuse does not have to be just physical in character. It can be verbal or emotional as well and can be just as devastating as a physical assault. Abuse, in any form, is an act of control.
Physical abuse is the use of strength to inflict pain or control and can include the following but not limited to:
Verbal abuse is when words are used to hurt or control and can include the following but not limited to:
Emotional abuse is the use of actions to intimidate or control and can include the following but limited to: