Are there different types of abuse? Part 2
This video explores the different types of abuse – social, sexual, physical etc. This video will help those seeking to support women who have been abused as well as women themselves.
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In terms of sexual abuse, there is also the issue of abusive men using drugs or getting the woman intoxicated in order to force sexual intimacy. In today’s society that is a big issue.
I agree with you completely. Unfortunately we hear of this often from women. Thank you for sharing.