Physical or mental abuse definition

Physical or mental abuse means injury or harm to or impairment of the emotional or psychological soundness of the victim.

Examples of Physical or mental abuse in a sentence

  • Harassment encompasses a broad range of physical or verbal behavior, which can include, but is not limited to the following: – Physical or mental abuse; – Racial insults or derogatory or inappropriate racial remarks; – Derogatory ethnic or racial slurs; – Unwelcome sexual advances or touching; – Unwelcome sexual comments, remarks or sexual jokes; and – Any request for sexual favors used as a condition of employment or affecting any personnel decision such as hiring, promotion or compensation.