Table 1.

Categories of abuse along with abuse types.

Abuse category	Abuse type
Physical assault	Assault (unspecified), biting, blocking, choking, ordered dog attack, dragging, elbowing, attempting to set fire to premises, gagging, grabbing, hair pulling, headbutting, head locking, kicking, kneeing, physical restraining, pulling, punching, pushing, scratching, shaking, slapping, spitting, stabbing, victim being thrown around, limb twisting, attempt to harm a victim with an object or weapon, and hitting the victim with an object or weapon
Threat	Intimidation (via body language) or stating explicit threat(s) to physically harm, sexually assault, and self-harm if the victim does not comply
Sexual assault	Sexual assault (eg, rape)
Emotional/verbal abuse	Self-harming when the victim does not comply, yelling profanities, and other emotional/verbal abuse
Stalking	Stalking, harassment, and forced entry
Financial abuse	Financial control (eg, no access to credit card)
Social abuse	Social restriction and prevent/limit child access
Unclassified	Apprehended Domestic Violence Order breach, chasing, lunging, other, and possession of personal effects (eg, phone and car keys)
Property damage	Property damage (ranging from breaking an item to causing damage to a house or vehicle)