Signs of Relationship Abuse
Recognize the warning signs and learn how to help yourself or someone you care about
If you are in immediate danger
Call for help right away
Warning Signs of Abuse
Monitoring & Control
- • Tracks your movements and contacts
- • Prevents you from seeing friends or family
- • Controls your finances or decisions
Digital Surveillance
- • Demands passwords to your accounts
- • Uses location tracking on your phone
- • Checks your messages and calls
Jealousy & Possessiveness
- • Constant accusations of cheating
- • Controls what you wear or who you see
- • Gets angry when you spend time with others
Emotional Abuse
- • Insults your appearance or intelligence
- • Humiliates you in public
- • Makes you feel worthless
Unpredictable Anger
- • Quick temper with blame-shifting
- • Threats toward you or your loved ones
- • Destroys your property when angry
Physical Violence
- • Hitting, pushing, or kicking
- • Threatening with weapons
- • Preventing you from leaving
Safety Tips
- 1.Confide in trusted friends or family members
- 2.Develop a code word to signal you need help
- 3.Keep a charged phone with emergency numbers
- 4.Plan an escape route and safe place to go
- 5.Keep important documents in a safe place
- 6.Contact helplines for professional support
How to Help Someone
If you suspect someone is experiencing abuse, approach with care and support.
Listen without judgment
Believe what they tell you
Respect their decisions
Offer practical help and resources
Get Help
Information based on UN Women resources