Self-Screening Intimate Partner Violence

Check if your relationships don't feel right

It’s difficult to understand when a relationship becomes abusive, or why someone you love is suddenly violent towards you. And it’s OK to not want to speak to friends or family about it. We know they can sometimes judge your decisions or offer advice that isn't right.

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I’m here to help you navigate all of this. Together we’ll learn how to spot the signs of abuse, judge what’s healthy and unhealthy behaviour, and look at resources that can help.

In general, how would you describe your relationship? No tension, some tension, a lot of tension?

Do you and your partner work out arguments with no difficulty, some difficulty, or great difficulty?

Do arguments ever result in you feeling down or bad about yourself?

Do arguments ever result in hitting, kicking, or pushing?

Do you ever feel frightened about what your partner says or does?

Does your partner ever abuse you physically?

Does your partner ever abuse you emotionally?

Does your partner ever abuse you sexually?

Have you ever been in a relationship where your partner has pushed or slapped you?

Have you ever been in a relationship where your partner threatened you with violence?

Have you ever been in a relationship where your partner has thrown, broken, or punched things?

How often does your partner physically hurt you?

How often does your partner insult or talk down to you?

How often does your partner threaten you with physical harm?

How often does your partner scream at you?