The signs of an abusive relationship
When you’re in a broken family and your role model is a violent male, boys grow up believing that’s the way they’re supposed to act. And girls think that’s an accepted way men will treat them.’ ~ Jim Costa, US Representative for California’s 20th congressional district
South Africa has one of the highest incidences of domestic violence in the world. And, sadly, domestic violence is the most common and widespread human rights abuse in South Africa. Every day, women are murdered, physically and sexually assaulted, threatened and humiliated by their partners, within their own homes.
South Africa has one of the highest incidences of domestic violence in the world. And, sadly, domestic violence is the most common and widespread human rights abuse in South Africa. Every day, women are murdered, physically and sexually assaulted, threatened and humiliated by their partners, within their own homes.
Your thoughts and feelings
Do you:
Your partner/spouse’s violent behaviour or threats
Does your partner/spouse:
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Your partner/spouse’s behaviour
Does your partner/spouse:
Your partner/spouse’s controlling behaviour
Does your partner/spouse:
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How to Obtain a Protection Order?Learn how to apply for a protection order against an abusive spouse.
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