* Below are some examples of tactics used by individuals to exert power and control over their intimate partners. This should not be considered a complete or comprehensive list. Types of Abuse Exploiting Disability Status; Withholding medication or medical care. Breaking adaptive equipment (teletypewriter, etc.). Accentuating victim's dependence and vulnerability. Exploiting Immigration Status; Threatening to report to Immigration officials. Hiding or destroying important papers. Not allowing victim to learn English. Exploiting Power as Police Officer; Constant presence of weapons in the home. Exploiting knowledge of the criminal justice system. Pitting victim's word against officer. Exploiting Power as Military Officer; Leaving no allotments during deployment. Controlling access to victim's military ID card. Emphasizing training to kill and maim. Cleaning weapons in front of victim. Exploiting Technology; Tracking victim's activities using global positioning systems (GPS), SpyWare, phone taps, or other technology. Impersonating or manipulating files. Obtaining online account information and passwords through children. Exploiting Addiction; Physically abusing for getting high/not getting high. Preventing from attending drug treatment and/or Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous meetings. Forcing victim to prostitute for drugs or drug money. Minimizing, Denying, and Blaming; Making light of the abuse. Saying the abuse did not happen. Shifting responsibility for the abuse to the victim. Physical Violence; Slapping. Hitting. Strangling. Punching. Beating. Killing. Sexual Violence; Forcing sexual intercourse or contact. Forcing partner to view pornography. Withholding sex. Using Children; Using visitation to harass victim. Threatening to kidnap the children. Threatening to report to Child Protective Services (CPS). Making the victim feel guilty about the children. Using Coercion and Threats; Making or carrying out threats to hurt the victim. Threatening to leave, commit suicide. Making the victim do illegal acts. Using Cultural Privilege; Exploiting cultural norms, rituals, values, language, traditions, dances, and art to maintain power and control. Using Intimidation; Making the victim afraid by using looks or actions. Smashing things. Abusing pets. Displaying Weapons. Using Emotional Abuse; Putting down the victim. Name-calling. Playing mind games. Humiliating. Using Racial Privilege; Calling the victim a "snitch" for contacting the police. Denying the existence of racism. Denying the prevalence of violence against women of color. Using Economic Abuse; Controlling the family finances. Withholding money for groceries or family necessities. Making the victim beg for money. Prohibiting the victim from getting a job. Using Elder Abuse; Takes walker, wheelchair, glasses. Does not report medical problems. Misleads family members. Abuses power of attorney. Using Teen Violence; Threatening to spread rumors to peer group. Controlling what the victim does. Stalking through social networking sites or text messaging. Using Isolation; Controlling the victim's contact with friends and family. Limiting outside involvement. Using jealousy to justify actions. Using Male Privilege; Treating her like a servant. Making all of the big decisions. Being the one to define men's and women's roles. Using Heterosexual Privilege; Exploiting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ) identity. Threatening to "out" the victim. Controlling expression of sexual identity. Using Religious Privilege; Threatening "god-ordained" beating. Prohibiting the victim from religious practice. Manipulating religious texts to support power and control. *For more information about domestic violence you may wish to speak to your local domestic violence program advocate who can be reached by contacting a licensed and approved Domestic Violence Program in your county. If you need further assistance please call the Coalition at (518) 482-5465. If you wish to inquire about NYSCADV Membership, making a Donation, NYSCADV trainings or for general assistance please contact our office: NYSCADV 350 New Scotland Avenue Albany New York, 12208 Phone: 518-482-5465 Fax: 518-482-3807 Email: nyscadv@nyscadv.org