The document discusses myths and facts about relationship abuse. It states that the myths that abuse is more common among certain groups, caused by substances, or means the abuser doesn't love their partner are all false. It also notes that one cannot control another's behavior but only one's own actions. The document then defines relationship abuse and outlines different types. It provides resources on abuse and healthy relationships.

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2. Fact Or Myth?
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3. Fact Or Myth?
 1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
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4. Fact Or Myth?
 1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
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5. Fact Or Myth?
 1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
 2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
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6. Fact Or Myth?
 1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
 2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
MYTH
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7. Fact Or Myth?
 1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
 2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
MYTH
 3. An abusive person does not love their partner.
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8. Fact Or Myth?
 1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
 2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
MYTH
 3. An abusive person does not love their partner.
MYTH
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9. Fact Or Myth?
 1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
 2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
MYTH
 3. An abusive person does not love their partner.
MYTH
 4. You can tell if someone is abusive to their
partner, because they behave that way toward
other people too.
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10. Fact Or Myth Continued…
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11. Fact Or Myth Continued…
 You cannot control or change the
behaviour of another person. You can
only change what you choose to do
yourself.
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12. Fact Or Myth Continued…
 You cannot control or change the
behaviour of another person. You can
only change what you choose to do
yourself.
FACT
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13. What is Relationship Abuse?
 Abuse is a pattern of behaviour in
which physical violence and/or
emotional coercion is used to gain
or maintain power or control in a
relationship. A single incident of
assault also constitutes abuse.
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14. Types of Abuse
 Physical
 Emotional
 Sexual
 Financial
 Medical Bullying
 Spiritual
 Stalking/Harassment
 Elder Abuse
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16. Cycle of Violence
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17. About Abuse: What is it??
 Abuse is any behaviour that is used to gain
and/or maintain power and control over
another person.
 Abuse is never the fault of the victim.
 Nobody deserves abuse
 An abusive partner does not necessarily
behave in an abusive way all the time.
 Someone who abuses their partner may love
them, but does not know how to treat them
with respect
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18. About Abuse: What is it??
 You do not have to leave your relationship,
stay at the Shelter or make a police report to
use our free and confidential counselling
and support services.
 Abusers rarely stop abusing on their own,
and you cannot change the behaviour of
another person. You can only change what
you choose to do for yourself.
 Abuse is not just physical violence. There
are many types of abuse, including
emotional, sexual and financial abuse.
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19. Foundations of Healthy Relationships
A clear sense of your own values
 healthy self-esteem and self
respect
 knowing who you are and what
you want
 knowing and asserting your
boundaries
 high expectations of how others
should treat you
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