Physical violence happens when a person exerts control over another person through the use of physical force, causing or trying to cause harm to them by hitting, kicking or burning them, or using another type of physical force.

Sexual Violence involves forcing a partner to engage in a sexual acts without their consent.

Psychological Violence causes fear through intimidation; in threatening to cause physical harm to a person, manipulation of the person though emotional means in addition to subjecting a person to psychological abuse, forcing them to isolate themselves from friends, family, school or work.

Emotional Violence is undermining a person's self-esteem through constant criticism, undervaluing their abilities, insulting them or subjecting them to other types of verbal abuse.

Online (digital violence) against women is any act of violence committed, assisted or aggravated, online violence can include but not limited to: Cyber bullying, Sexting or  Doxing: Publication of private or identifying information about the victim.

Economic violence can take the form of, for example, property damage, restricting access to financial resources, education or the labour market, or not complying with economic responsibilities, such as alimony.