Examples of Physical Abuse

  • Holding down
  • Hair pulling
  • Poking, grabbing
  • Pushing, shoving
  • Locking in or out of house
  • Subjecting to reckless driving
  • Refusing to help when sick or injured
  • Kicking, biting
  • Hitting, slapping
  • Choking, strangling
  • Burning
  • Throwing or hitting with objects
  • Using a knife or gun
  • Using items as weapons