All Impact Types (8)

TFGBV can have an impact on every aspect of victim/survivors' lives. The impacts listed here are some of the most common categories.

Most abuse will lead to multiple impacts, and may have impacts on more than just the direct target of the abuse.

For the purpose of introducing viewers to this space, relationships displayed between objects in this taxonomy (abuse types, perpetrator types, mitigation strategies, etc) represent the most common connections we've seen between them. In the real world, any object can relate to any other.

Is there anything you’d like to provide comment on in this taxonomy? We’d love to hear your feedback!

Abuse normalization

The progressive acceptance of abusive behaviors as standard or acceptable, creating conditions for escalated violence.

Sexual harm

Sexual harm, trauma, re-victimization through sexual content, and exploitation facilitated through digital technology, including non-consensual sexual content, sexual coercion, and sexual autonomy violations.

Economic harm

Financial harm or loss, including direct monetary demands, job loss, and costs associated with safety measures.

Physical harm

Bodily harm, injury, or threats to physical safety.

Psychological & emotional harm

Mental health impacts and emotional trauma, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and psychological distress.

Infringement of rights & freedoms

Violations of fundamental legal, civil, or human rights, including privacy, dignity, freedom of expression, and safety rights.

Social & political harm

Damage to personal relationships, family dynamics, civic participation, including damage to social networks and withdrawal from democratic processes.

Self-censorship

A chilling effect where individuals restrict their online participation, speech, or digital presence due to fear of technology-facilitated abuse.

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