Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is any behavior that is intended to harm the victim, including:
- slapping
- kicking
- shoving
- choking
- pinching
- forced feeding
- pulling hair
- punching
- throwing things
- burning
- beating
- use of weapons (gun, knives, or any object)
- physical restraint - pinning against wall, floor, bed, etc.
- reckless driving
The abuse can start with something small—a shove during an argument, or forcefully grabbing your wrist—and usually becomes more severe and more frequent over time. Physical abuse can—and too often does—result in death.
