Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence
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What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone.
Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. Resource: NDVH. Click here for more info and the links below.
The direct links below offer some of the best resources on the web for Domestic Violence:
Resources at your fingertips!
The National Domestic Violence HOTLINE:
1-800 799 SAFE (7233)
TTY 1-800-787-3224
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Please note: The above websites and organizations act merely as a resource for guidance.
