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Power of One

Warning Signs of Power-Based Violence

PhysicalEmotionalSexual
HittingConstant criticismRape or sexual assault
SlappingName-callingUnwanted sexual touching
ShovingYellingShowing one’s genitals or naked body to others
GrabbingBlaming and shamingWatching someone in a private act without consent
PinchingIsolation from family and friendsChoking/strangulation during sex without consent
BitingIntimidation
Hair pullingBelitting
Choking/stranglingThreatening physical harm
Denial of medical careHurting pets/animals
Damaging your property
FinancialDigitalReligious
Control of access to moneyTelling you who you can/can’t followPrevents you or shames you for practicing your faith
Withholding moneySending you threatening messagesUses religious beliefs to justify their abusive behavior
Having to account for any money spentLooking through your phone
Withholding basic needsUsing spyware to track you
Forbidding you to work or go to schoolCreating fake profiles to harass you or pretend to be you

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Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU Student Union 330, P.O. Box # 1
1301 E Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Dr. Maigan Wipfli
Director of the June Anderson Center
for Women and Nontraditional Students
615-898-2193
Danielle Bratton,
Office of Violence Against Women
Project Coordinator / Power of One
615-494-8899