End Domestic Violence Task Force

08/20/2026

08/14/2026

Financial abuse can be a main reason people stay in unhealthy and abusive relationships.

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08/04/2026

Abuse comes in many forms:

𝗜𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
•Controlling who someone can see, talk to, or spend time with.
•Creating conflict with friends or family so the person becomes more dependent on the relationship.
•Limiting access to transportation, communication, or support systems.

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
•Constantly checking a person’s location, phone, messages, or social media.
•Demanding passwords or access to accounts.
•Using tracking apps or technology to keep tabs on someone.

𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
•Using fear, guilt, shame, threats, or humiliation to influence behavior
•Making someone feel responsible for the abuser’s emotions or actions
•Threatening to leave, harm themselves, ruin the person’s reputation, or retaliate

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹
•Controlling access to money, bank accounts, employment, or education
•Preventing someone from working or forcing them to depend financially on the partner
•Monitoring spending or requiring permission to buy necessities

𝗚𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
•Denying events happened or rewriting situations to make the person question their memory or judgment
•Minimizing harmful behavior (“You’re too sensitive,” “That never happened”)
•Making the person doubt their own instincts and perceptions

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
•Dictating clothing, appearance, routines, friendships, activities, or decisions
•Expecting constant updates about where someone is and what they are doing
•Making rules that only apply to one person in the relationship

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿
•Threatening harm to the person, children, pets, family members, or themselves
•Using anger, destruction of property, or physical intimidation to create fear
•Making someone feel they cannot safely leave or disagree

Coercive control is not about one isolated incident, it is a 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 designed to create power and control over another person. It can exist even without physical violence and is often a warning sign for escalating abuse.

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07/24/2026

07/10/2026

Victim and survivor experiences consistently show that leaving an abusive relationship is often not a single decision, but a process that requires careful planning, resources and support.

By changing the question from "Why didn't they leave?" to "What barriers are they facing?" we can foster greater understanding and create more survivor-centered responses.

Everyone deserves safety, support, and the ability to make decisions that are right for their unique circumstances.

50 Obstacles to Leaving: https://bit.ly/3BNIE2i

07/08/2026

This is why the End Domestic Violence Task Force exists in Kleberg County. Get involved. Donate. Help with our fund raiser. We are moving forward to make a greater impact on our community.

A San Antonio woman wants to make sure her mother isn’t just another statistic. Ana Rennie, 55, was the fourth domestic violence murder-suicide victim in Bexar County in just three weeks. 👇 Full story at the link in the comments.

07/06/2026

Ever feel like the courtroom is being used as a weapon after a breakup? 😔

Legal abuse is a form of post-separation control where an abuser twists the legal system to keep harassing, intimidating, or financially draining a survivor. It can look like nonstop filings, dragging out hearings on purpose, or making false accusations—anything to exhaust and destabilize the other person.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone 💜 Document patterns, keep records of communications and filings, and consider asking about protective orders. Working with legal professionals who understand domestic abuse dynamics can also make a huge difference.

What’s one thing you wish more people understood about how “legal battles” can be used to control someone?👇

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