Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or even technology-based actions or threats of actions that aim to control or hurt another person within an intimate partner relationship.

If you are concerned you may be experiencing domestic violence, seek help as soon as possible.

The StrongHearts Native hotline has specialists you can talk to confidentially, call 1-844-7NATIVE