Violent, threatening, or other behavior by a person that coerces or controls a member of that person’s family or causes them to be fearful. Examples include:
- physical, verbal, emotional and sexual abuse
- intentionally damaging property
- intentionally harming an animal
- preventing contact with friends or family
- unreasonably withholding financial support needed for living expenses
- repeated derogatory remarks
- spiritual abuse – misuse of religious beliefs
