Red flags of an abusive person
include someone who:
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Wants to move very quickly into a relationship
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Does not respect boundaries
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Is excessively jealous and accuses his or her partner of having affairs
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Must know where his or her partner is at all times; frequently calls, emails, and texts to monitor his or her partner; forces his or her partner to check in at certain intervals throughout the day
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Criticizes or puts down his or her partner, particularly by name-calling and negative criticism such as , "crazy," "stupid," and/or "you are undesirable or that no one would ever want or love you"
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Says one thing and does another
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Takes no responsibility for their behavior and blames others
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Blames the failure of previous relationships on his or her past partners
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Grew up in an abusive or violent home
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Insists that his or her partner stop spending time with friends or family or that he or she withdraws from activities and hobbies
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Rages out of control and is impulsive
Batterers Intervention Program
(BIP) is designed to help defendants convicted of a domestic violence crime with...
Make sure your child knows that you believe he/she has the right to make choices...
Impact on Victims
The impact of stalking and cyber-stalking is real and disruptive to the victim’s life and peace of mind. Victims of stalking and cyber-stalking may develop an emotional, physical, and psychological trauma such as:
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Sleep disturbances
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Hyper vigilance
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Recurring nightmares
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High Levels of stress
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Eating disturbances
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A feeling of being out of control
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A pervasive sense of the loss of personal safety
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Social anxiety
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Depression
