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Forms of Abuse

What is Abuse?
Abuse can be broadly defined as: “One individual meeting his/her needs at the expense of another individual” according to Dr. Tracy Menard.An individual can experience abuse in many forms, which can be categorized in the following four groups:

  • Verbal
  • Emotional
  • Physical
  • Sexual
  • Psychological
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