Physical:
Hitting, punching, slapping
Kicking
Choking
Biting
Burning
Shoving
Using objects or weapons
Locking up or confining
Interfering with sleeping or eating
Restricting the mobility or access of a differently abled partner

Sexual:
Forcing sexual acts
Sexual assault with or without weapons or objects used as weapons
Assault for refusal to engage in sexual activity

Psychological or emotional:
Repetitive and excessive criticism
Humiliation and degradation, which can include swearing, name calling and put-downs
Restricting or controlling access to personal or social resources or friends
Homophobic, racist, misogynistic attacks (degrading and hostile remarks about your sexual orientation, heritage, or gender)
Threats or harm to pets

Threats:
Direct intentions to harm you, your family, or your friends
Threats that affect child custody, legal, immigration, or sponsorship status
Threats to reveal lesbian identity against your wishes


Economic:
Controlling finances
Stealing money
Creating debt
Interfering with employment or education

Destruction of property:
Destruction of property or personal items

Stalking/harassing behavior:
Following
Appearing unexpectedly at or waiting outside workplace or home
Repeated phone calls or mail/email to victim and/or family, friends, or colleagues

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