• He puts you down.
• He loses his temper, strikes or breaks objects.
• He is extremely jealous.
• She is quiet when he is around and seems afraid to make him angry.
• She stops seeing her friends and family.
• She has unexplained injuries.
• She has casually mentioned his violent behaviour but dismissed what happened as “not a big deal”.
• She cancels plans at the last minute.
• He controls her finances, her behaviour, what she wears, and her social life.
• Her child(ren) is frequently upset, very quiet or withdrawn and won’t say why.

If you think your friend is in a violent relationship, but you aren’t sure – go with your instincts. You probably wouldn’t be concerned without reason.

For more information please contact us at:

Toll Free Line: 1-877-977-0007

In Portage: 204-239-5233

Email: info@abuseprevention.ca