What is emotional violence?

Emotional violence is when someone says or does things that:

• scare you
• confuse you
• make you feel bad about yourself.

Emotional violence can include when someone:

• embarrasses you in public
• threatens to:
  • hurt you or someone you care about
  • damage something you own
• treats you badly because of things you can’t change about yourself like your:
  • disability
  • gender
  • race
• ignores you when you need help or are trying to communicate.

This is never OK.

Download the 1800RESPECT Easy English Book 1: Learn About Violence to learn more about emotional violence.

You can also learn more on the Sunny App.

Download the Sunny app from the 1800RESPECT website.

If you are experiencing any type of violence, you can contact 1800RESPECT for support:

• Call 1800 737 732
• Go to the 1800RESPECT website
• Talk to someone online on the 1800RESPECT website.

If you are in danger now, call 000 straight away.