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No-one Deserves to Be Abused
Everyone knows a victim of domestic violence. They are our
neighbors, our co-workers and Members of our family. Most victims of
domestic violence are women, although men can be battered too. Domestic
violence occurs within a family or an intimate relationship as a way for one
person to control another.
If any of these things are happening to you, or you are
afraid of your partner, you may be in an abusive relationship. Domestic
violence is a crime and there are legal protections available to you. You can
get help. Leaving a violent relationship isn’t easy. Victims stay because
of money, family pressure, concern for kids or fear of their partner. If you
leave or stay, you can get help by calling the National Domestic Violence
Hotline.
Whether you are a woman or a man, counselors are available to answer your questions, provide emergency help, call the police if you ask them to, and give you information about safe places to go to. If you simply need to talk, they will listen. If something about your relationship scares you, and you need to talk, call us: National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) Help is available in English and Spanish and many other languages. All Contact with the hotline is free and confidential. |
