These stories are fictional. The first three stories reflect different types of abuse in non-institutional settings.

The fourth story, Jenny's Story, is not about abuse. In this story Jenny and her friend discuss how to plan for the future.

Different Types of Abuse

Bill's Story - Physical and Verbal Abuse
Eileen's Story - Financial Abuse
Tom's Story - Emotional and Psychological Abuse

Planning for the Future

Jenny's Story

After each story, you will find a series of questions and answers (Q&A) that relate to issues in the story. These Q&A will help you understand possible legal remedies for the situation portrayed. Your situation may be different and therefore you may require different information. You can find more information in the Index section.

For legal advice, you will need to consult a lawyer.

NOTE: These stories are not about spousal or partner abuse. If you require information about spousal or partner abuse, there are two sites that might be helpful to you:

1. VIOLET: Law and Abused Women - www.violetnet.org
2. RoseNet: Law and Abused Immigrant Women - www.rosenet-ca.org

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