

Learning the language of abuse
Domestic violence
Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive and manipulative behaviors committed against a current or former intimate partner to gain power and control. Intimate partner violence, relationship violence and dating violence are all terms used to refer to a relationship that is abusive.
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is any sexual behavior or contact that occurs without consent. It can be physical, it can be coercive, it can be verbal, and it can happen online. Only we should be able to decide what happens to our bodies, and it is never our fault when someone chooses to violate that right.
Stalking
Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other behavior directed at a specific person that makes them afraid. Stalking behavior can include many things, such as following, monitoring, and/or using technology.