… older adult, or dependent adult). Is Family Violence Happening in My Family? Have any of the following happened to you or someone in your family? Physical Abuse: Using physical force in a way that injures someone, or puts them at risk of being … withholding money to buy food or medical treatment; manipulating or exploiting someone for financial gain; denying access to financial resources; preventing a person from working, or controlling their choice of occupation. Spiritual abuse: Using physical force …