Abuse of Spouse OR Partner

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

The physical signs of spousal abuse can include:

  • bone fractures
  • injuries on different parts of the body, in various stages of healing
  • unexplained cuts, head injuries, or bruises

    • The emotional signs of abuse are not as easy to see. The victim may have these traits:

  • depression
  • feelings of anxiety
  • low self-esteem