What are the different forms of violence and control?
Family violence can be made up of many different behaviours.
Violent and controlling behaviour can fall into more than one category or may not fit into any of the categories listed below. There is a range of ways people use violence and control, both common and uncommon. While only some aspects of family violence are criminal offences, any behaviour that causes someone to be controlled or feel afraid is unacceptable – regardless of whether or not it was intended to make them feel that way.
- Physical
- Psychological or emotional
- Sexual
- Social
- Spiritual, cultural or religious abuse
- Economic or financial
- Harassment and stalking (including technology)
- Animal abuse
- Identity-based abuse