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Physical Abuse Checklist

 

What kind of physical violence is used in this relationship?
 

Check off all that apply during this particular relationship. Use the following codes:
1 = Never, the behavior has not occurred
2 = Threatened, you have been threatened with the occurrence of the behavior
3 = Once, the behavior has happened on one occasion
4 = Sometimes, the behavior has occurred from two to four times
5 = Frequently, the behavior has occurred five or more times


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Physical Violence

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Pushing

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Shoving

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Slapping (front and backhand)

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Hitting

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Grabbing

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Spitting

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Punching with Fist

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Pulling Hair

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Pinching

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Biting

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Clawing or Scratching

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Kicking (shoes on or off)

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Kneeing

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Head Shaking

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Head Banging

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Choking

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Throwing Against Wall

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Throwing Across Room

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Throwing on Floor or Ground

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Throwing Against Other Objects

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Pinning Against Wall or on Ground

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Sitting or Standing On

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Hanging by Neck, Arms, or Feet

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Wrestling

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Twisting Arms, Legs, Fingers

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Handcuffing

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Tying with a Rope or other Material

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Throwing Objects

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Hitting with Objects

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Attempting to Drown

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Burning

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Forcing to Eat Non-Edible or Poisonous Substances

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Threatening/Using a Knife

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Threatening/Using a Gun

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Threatening/Using an Automobile Recklessly

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Threatening/Using Other Lethal Weapon

 

How To Get Help
Call the national domestic violence hot line at 1-800-333-SAFE right now to find a local battered woman shelter or 1-900-772-3872 for more information from the Family Survival Network.
 

 

 

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