Physical abuse may include threats or attempts to kill the spouse.

Family members engaged in financial abuse of the elderly may include spouses, children, or grandchildren.

Specific abuses include arbitrary arrest and maltreatment in custody, including torture.

Emotional abuse includes conflicting actions or statements which are designed to confuse and create insecurity in the victim.

Emotional abuse includes forceful efforts to isolate the victim, keeping them from contacting friends or family.

What if the abuse goes on for years, and includes sodomy?

Ways to help children who have witnessed domestic abuse include:

Physical abuse includes all forms of intending harm onto others: psychological, physical, and emotional.

The abuse includes rape of inmates by police officers.