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Our phones
are answered by a trained staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week to address the needs of victims of domestic
violence, sexual violence, stalking or homelessness.
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Domestic Violence
What is
Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one
person in a relationship to control the other. Partners
may be married or not married, living together,
separated, or dating. Victims can be of any age, sex,
race culture, religion, education, employment, marital
status or social class. Although both men and women can
be abused, most victims are women. Studies show that 1
in 4 women have experienced or are experiencing some form of
abuse.
Warning Signs
of Domestic Violence...
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Physical Violence |
Verbal abuse |
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Emotional abuse |
Sexual Violence |
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Threats |
Intimidation |
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Isolation |
Jealousy |
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Destruction of property |
No or little access to money |
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Control & Domination |
Stalking |
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Family Violence |
I’m being
abused what can I do?
- Be safe; have a
safety plan for you and your family
- Find support; you
don’t have to go through this alone
- Document your
abuse; date, time, incident, threats, injuries,
witnesses, etc. This may be helpful if you decide to
go to court for a protective order or to seek
custody of your children
- You have choices;
figure out what’s best for you; talk to our Domestic
Violence Victim Advocate
What should I do if I
know someone in an abusive relationship?
- Believe her; be
supportive and let her talk about her situation
- It’s not her
fault; reassure her that she does not deserve the
abuse
- Contact us; we can
provide support for you and her.
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Services Include:
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Emergency Shelter
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Safety
Planning
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Advocacy (Legal & Health)
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Photographs of injuries
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Documentation of injuries
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Assistance with protective orders
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Emergency Hospital Accompaniment
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Individual Counseling
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Support Groups
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911
Cell Phones
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Information on Victim Compensation
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Information & Referrals
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