- Persistent use of abusive or threatening language
- Persistent following of the person from place to place (stalking)
- Depriving that person of the use of property
- The watching of or constant presence at the place where the person resides, works, carries on business or happens to be (surveillance)
- Interfering with or damaging the property of the person;
- Forced confinement persistent telephoning
- Making unwelcome and repeated contact with a child or elderly relative;
Yelling/screaming to intimidate a partner Using inappropriate language or cursing to embarrass or humiliate a partner
- Threatening violence against a partner, partner’s family, or partner’s friends
- Verbal threats of violence
- Physical conduct (such as hand gestures or raised fists)
- Sexual contact of any kind that is coerced by force or threat of force
Physical violence Intentional use of physical force or power Kicking, biting, pushing, punching, or strangling
- Pattern of behaviour, the purpose of which is to exercise coercive control over, or exploit or limit a person’s access to financial resources so as to ensure financial dependence. E.g. withholding a partner’s paycheck, failing to meet financial obligations, attempting to control a partner’s money or job prospects