when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, or using another type of physical force

forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in a sex act, sexual touching, or a non-physical sexual event (e.g., sexting) when the partner does not or cannot consent

a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention and contact by a partner that causes fear or concern for one's own safety or the safety of someone close to the victim

the use of verbal and nonverbal communication with the intent to harm a partner mentally or emotionally and/or to exert control over a partner