WHAT IS ABUSE?

Physical abuse: being slapped, kicked, beaten, whipped and assaulted by hand or with a weapon.

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Emotional abuse: being called names, put down, denied individual rights, neglected, ignored, and depersonalised.

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Sexual abuse: any form of sexual touch including molestation or being required to perform sexual acts, penetration which is non-consensual and/or below the age of consent.

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Spiritual abuse: using scripture or spiritual authority to make people feel disempowered or blamed for their circumstances.

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Institutional abuse: denying individual freedoms; making decisions for people without their consent.