… Family Violence … Family Violence … What is it? Family violence is a term that includes many types of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect. It can happen in family relationships, as well as to people who … or limit a person's sexuality or reproductive choices; using a child for sexual purposes-including fondling, inviting, manipulating or forcing a child to engage in sexual activity or intercourse; rape, sodomy or exhibitionism; involving a child … financial abuse: Stealing from or defrauding someone; 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 …