What is DV?

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, or financial abuse (using money and financial tools to exert control).

• Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence

  
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  Do you have questions about domestic violence? Check out these nine FAQs!

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• If You Are Being Abused

  
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  First and foremost, if you are being abused, know that you are not alone and that it is not your fault.

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• Forms of Abuse

  
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  Learn more about physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse.

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• Red Flags of Abuse

  
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  Domestic violence encompasses a spectrum of behaviors that abusers use to control victims. If you or a friend experience these behaviors from a partner, remember: it is not your fault and there are advocates waiting to help.

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• U.S. National Organizations & Projects

  
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  Information about other national organizations that serve survivors of violence.

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• 10 Tips to Have an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence

  
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  Want to have an informed conversation about domestic violence with a friend, family member, or survivor in your life? Start here.

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