Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former intimate partner. An "intimate partner" can be a boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife, someone you are dating, or someone you have a sexual relationship with. IPV can happen between heterosexual (opposite sex) and same-sex couples. There does not have to be sexual intimacy in the relationship.

There are 4 main types of intimate partner violence:

1. Physical violence
2. Sexual violence
3. Stalking
4. Psychological aggression
   

These websites have more information about IPV and ways to get help:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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