Domestic Violence and Abuse
What Is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used by an intimate partner to systematically exert power and control against the other. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and economic abuse.
Domestic violence affects individuals in every community regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic status or religion.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
Recognizing Signs of Abuse
Does your partner…
- Call you names or use other putdowns? Destroy or damage your property?
- Hit, kick, strangle or use other forms of physical violence towards you?
- Want you all to his/herself and insist that you stop spending time your family and friends?
- Make unwanted sexual advances or force you to perform sexual acts?
- Threaten to hurt your children, family, friends or pets?
- Withhold or deny access to your finances?
- Stalk or monitor your every move (in person, online, or through other devices such a GPS tracking)?
If so, you may be experiencing abuse. Please contact 844-435-6468 to speak with a case manager. Note: All calls are confidential, and you can remain anonymous if you choose to do so.