STOP THE VIOLENCE Relationship Violence is defined as
intentional violent or controlling behavior by a person who is,
or was, in a relationship with the victim. It can include such
behavior as actual or threatened physical injury, sexual
assault, psychological abuse, economic control, and/or
progressive social isolation. Relationship Violence cuts across
all lines including race, age, sexual orientation, and social-
economic class. It is rarely isolated and almost always
escalates in severity over time. Relationship Violence can be
stopped. Everyone has the right to live with respect and
dignity. The Boston College Code of Student Conduct affirms that
all students have “the right to be free from violence, force,
threats, and abuse, and the right to move about freely.”
Emotional abuse is controlling behavior through degradation and
fear. The abuser's actions often work toward his/her dependency
on the abuser so that the manifestation of control over him/her
can escalate and become endless. Emotional abuse cover