Mounting pressures continue as states continue to enforce and extend stay at home orders. Alongside of the power and control wheel, here's how some the types of abuse can play out in homes during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
Verbal/emotional - abuser does or says things that impacts your feelings
You can’t leave your home
Lying to you to get their way
Threatening you (will kick you out, expose you negatively)
They want their voice to be the only voice you hear
Isolation from family and friends
Increased monitoring of your calls, texts, social media, and travel
Physical
Blocking entrances to not allow you to leave
Throwing objects
Hitting you
Punching holes in the wall
Sexual
Forces unwanted sex
Not respectful of boundaries
Forcing you to send photos of yourself to others
Financial
Withholding supplies and household needs
Not giving stimulus money or making you hand over all of yours
Refusing to give money for groceries etc.
Digital
Stalking on social media
Tracking your location without you knowing
Logging into social media accounts without having permission
Forcing you to share passwords
Constantly calls/texts partner to check-in
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