Domestic violence covers a wide range of violence. Some of the different types of violence include physical, emotional, verbal, sexual and economic violence. Abused women generally suffer from all kinds of violence. Often one type of abuse bleeds into or leads to another and most cases of abuse never start with anything physical. Most of the time, one form of violence is used to impose another. “Throughout history, women have been most victimized by someone they knew (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, p. 1). Most abusers usually start with emotional abuse because it makes the target emotionally weaker and less likely to fight back. He probably also has the most different ways of inflicting abuse. The hallmarks of emotional abuse usually include putting her down, making her feel bad about herself, name-calling, mind games, humiliation, making her feel guilty, and making her think that she is crazy. A more specific action would be to use the children to make her feel guilty about them (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, p. 2). This is usually done by using visits to harass her and the children, using the children to relay messages, and threatening to take them away (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, p. 2). Abusers are also known to use things like “coercion and threats” (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, page 2). “Two of the most common threats are leaving them or committing suicide” (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, p. 2). “Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to authorities (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, p. 1). » This is probably because most are too ashamed of what is happening and feel that they let it happen or that they deserve the horrible... middle of paper ... especially alone there” (Staying Safe in a Women’s Shelter p. 3). “The longer you stay at the shelter, the harder it will be to leave. Don’t become too dependent on the shelter” (Staying Safe Among Women, p. 2). Works Cited “Facts About Domestic Violence” NCADV. (2005-2011) September 13, 2011. http://www.NationalCoalitionAgainstDomesticViolence.orgJackson, Caron “Domestic Violence and Abuse” Food/cooking/nutrion/community December 3, 2009, October 26, 2011. http://www.thefreelibrary. comRenee, “Staying Safe in a Women's Shelter,” July 11, 2006, October 5, 2011. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/43031/staying_safe_in_a_womens_shelter.htmlSmith, M., Segal, J. “Help for Abused and Battered Women” 2011, September 13, 2011. http://www.helpguide.org “Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)” February 17, 2008, October 26, 2011. http://www.thefreelibrary.com