What Is abuse? What is trafficking? What Is financial Abuse? what is rape?

What is abuse?

Abuse is any behavior that harms, controls, or mistreats another person, physically, emotionally, or psychologically. Abuse is when someone hurts, controls, or disrespects you in ways that make you feel unsafe, afraid, or powerless.

What is financial abuse?


Financial abuse is controlling someone’s money, resources, or access to economic independence to keep them trapped. Financial abuse is when someone controls your money, resources, or opportunities to keep you dependent on them.

What is trafficking?


Trafficking is the exploitation of people through force, fraud, or coercion for labor, sex, or services. Trafficking happens when someone is forced, tricked, or pressured into work or sex against their will. It takes away freedom and choice.

What is rape?

Rape is any sexual act without consent, involving force, manipulation, or pressure.Rape is any sexual act without your consent. It is never your fault.

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