Domestic Violence Services

Domestic violence is “abuse committed against an adult or fully emancipated minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship.”

Domestic Violence may include the following acts in an attempt to exercise power and authority over another person. The abuse may occur during or after a marital or dating relationship.

- - Physical Abuse
  - Verbal Abuse
  - Abusing Trust
  - Sexual Abuse
  - Emotional Abuse
  - Psychological Abuse
  - Coercion
  - Harassment
  - Economic Control
  - Threats and Intimidation
  - Destruction of Property
  - Isolation

Does your partner have an explosive temper?
Do they call you demeaning names; accuse you of cheating on them?
Isolate you from your family and friends?
Do they hit, slap, or punch you? Threaten you?

Is your partner controlling and always has to have their way?
Does your partner control the finances?

This isn’t love… It’s abuse!

Signs that Someone You Know May Be A Victim of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can happen to anyone. It crosses cultural, racial, ethnic, economic, gender, and political boundaries. Most victims are women. However, children, teenagers, men, and the elderly are also at risk. Domestic violence can occur anytime and anywhere, and can affect your workplace.

Uncharacteristic changes in mood or behavior
Decline in job performance
Preoccupation/lack of concentration
Increased tardiness and/or absenteeism
Bruises or other injuries that are unexplained
Receives harassing phone calls in the work place
Appears anxious, frightened, or very cautious
Makes excuses for the above signs and symptoms that do not make sense

Domestic Violence Services

Signs that Someone You Know May Be A Victim of Domestic Violence

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