Warning Signs That Someone You Know Is Being Abused

• The person frequently has unexplained bruises or injuries, or the explanations offered don't add up.

• The person becomes unusually quiet or withdrawn, especially when her/his partner is around.

• The person often cancels plans last minute.

• The person's partner violently loses his/her temper, striking and breaking objects.

• The person stops talking about her/his partner.

• When the person and her/his partner are together, the partner is very controlling and puts her/him down.

• The person stops calling and/or seeing friends and family members.

• The person's partner is extremely jealous.

• The person casually mentions her/his partner's violent behavior, but then dismisses it.

• Her/his partner controls all of the finances.