ALLICE Kumares & Kumpares
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
in collaboration with
The City of South San Francisco
Definition of Abuse
Intimate partner violence
(IPV), dating abuse, or
relationship abuse is a
pattern of behaviors
where one partner
asserts power and
control over the other
through coercion, fear
and intimidation,
including the treat or
use of violence.
Forms of Domestic/Intimate Partner
Abuse
• Physical
• Emotional/Psychological
• Financial/Economic
• Sexual
• Spiritual/Religious
• Stalking/Cyberstalking
• Neglect
• Self-Neglect
• Abandonment
• Isolation
Facts about Intimate Partner Abuse
Occurs among:
• all genders
• every community regardless
of age, economic status, race,
religion, ethnicity or nationality,
sexual orientation, or
educational background.
• heterosexual or same-sex
couples
Facts about Intimate Partner Abuse
Lifelong consequences include:
• emotional trauma,
• lasting physical impairment,
• chronic health problems, and even death.
**Therefore, is not a personal issue, it’s a community
issue.
First step: Charming the victim
Second step: Isolating the victim
Cycle of Abuse
Tension building phase
Explosion phase
Honeymoon phase
Creating a Personalized Safety Plan
• For those in abusive relationships
• For those who are considering leaving
• For those who left
• Recognizing signs of abusive behavior
can prevent someone from entering an
abusive relationship
• Having a safety plan can save lives