12 signs you are in an abusive relationship

Betty

December 7, 2015 10:55 AM

If you are concerned about your relationship try to talk to your partner. If this is not safe, speak to friends, family

Abuse in any relationship should not be accepted. Perpetrators need to realise their behaviour is wrong and victims need support to move on.

Here are 12 signs to watch out for in your relationship. If you experience any of these you may be in an abusive relationship.

1. Your partner does not let you see your friends or family when you want to

2 .Your partner takes your money or does not allow you to have access to funds

3. Your partner hits you

4. Your partner does not allow you to leave your house

5. Your partner is possessive over your time

6. You feel scared of your partner

7. Your partner threatens you if you do not behave how she/he wants you to

8. Your partner forces you to have sex when you do not want to

9. Your partner uses language to disrespect you

10. Your partner prevents you from talking about issues in your relationship with others

11. your partner threatens you when you say you want to leave the relationship

12. Your partner is emotionally manipulative

If you are concerned about your relationship try to talk to your partner. If this is not safe, speak to friends, family or colleagues you can trust or go straight to the police.

Domestic violence is illegal in Ghana and can result in a prison sentence for those who abuse others. You can file a domestic violence complaint with Ghana police at any station.

The police are then required to help you to a place of safety away from the abuser, and help you seek medical treatment if needed.

The police can then arrest the perpetrator, and the victim can seek a protection order through the court to prevent the perpetrator from coming near them.

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