What affects your risk of becoming a victim?

Physical abuse can happen to anyone. But the chance of becoming a victim of abuse may be higher if any of the following factors are present:

What factors may increase your chance for being a victim of abuse?

• Abusing alcohol or drugs
• Having an unplanned pregnancy
• Abused as a child
• Having certain medical conditions, such as:
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Chronic pain
  • Mental health problems, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression
  • Personality disorders
• Being part of a group that has a higher risk for abuse (vulnerable population), such as:
  • The homeless
  • People with mental health problems
  • Sex workers
  • People with developmental delays
  • The elderly
  • Substance abusers
  • Teens