Forms of Physical Abuse
- Striking
- Punching
- Pushing, pulling
- Slapping
- Striking with an object
- Excessive pinching on the body
- Kicking
- Tripping
- Kneeing
- Strangling
- Headbutting
- Drowning
- Sleep deprivation
- Exposure to cold, freezing
- Exposure to heat or radiation, burning
- Exposure to electric shock
- Placing in stress positions (tied or otherwise forced)
- Cutting or otherwise exposing somebody to something sharp
- Exposure to a dangerous animal
- Throwing or shooting a projectile
- Withholding food or medication
- Blinding a person or causing impairment of sight.
- Biting
- Eye poking
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