Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence includes: Emotional, Verbal, Psychological, Mental, Financial, Sexual and Religious Abuse
- Domestic violence is not an isolate incident. Overtime the violence will escalate.
- One in four women have experienced domestic violence in her life
- Abuse does not discriminate against age, income level or race
- Every 9 seconds a woman in the US is abused
- More than 3 women are murdered in the US by a husband or boyfriend on a daily basis
If you are being abused:
Keep a bag packed
Prepare to get out
Find a safe place to go
Call the police
Get a restraining order
If you know someone being abused:
BELIEVE them
Allow them to feel their feelings
Listen to them
Don’t make judgments or offer unwanted advice
Expect your friend to be confused
Help your friend become informed
Help your friend get to a safe place
Resources:
Domestic Violence Resource Center
The Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE {7233}
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs
Suggested Reading:
Index to Articles I’ve written on Domestic Violence