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Resources Available to Those Experiencing Domestic Violence

 

In light of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Public Knowledge® has compiled resources on identifying abuse and creating a personalized safety plan. You will also find numbers to call for help and information on how to find domestic violence shelters.

Offering Support 

If someone confides in you they are experiencing domestic violence, there are steps you can take to help.

How Can I Support You?

  • A simple yet powerful question. By giving the person the power of choice, they can choose what would be the best support in their current situation.

Do Not Force Action

  • An outsider looking in does not always understand the dynamics at play behind the scenes. 

Be Available

  • Do not underestimate the power of time and listening to understand.
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Identifying Domestic Violence

Anyone can perpetrate domestic violence. It extends beyond intimate partners.

Warning signs include but are not limited to: 

  • Extremely controlling behavior
  • Extreme jealousy 
  • Possessiveness
  • Verbal abuse
  • Physical abuse

 

Creating a Personalized Safety Plan

An abuser's tendencies can be unpredictable. However, a personalized safety plan can provide information on how to respond to future abuse, how friends and family can help, and how to plan to get to safety.

It is entirely the decision of the one facing the abuse if they choose to share if they are currently being abused or at risk. 

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Who to Call

Help is available 24/7 .

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

How to Find a Domestic Violence Shelter

If you are able to safely leave, there are shelters available.

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