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DomesticViolence includes one or more of the following acts: physical, verbal, financial, sexual, mental, or emotional abuse, destruction of property belonging to the victim or abuse of pets. It is rarely a single act. Domestic violence incidences almost always increase in frequency and severity.

You may be a victim of domestic violence if your partner has:

• Hit, kicked, shoved, or thrown objects at you.
• Forced you to modify your behavior.
• Criticized, ridiculed, or insulted you based on your values, beliefs, race, gender, or class.
• Frightened, intimidated, or threatened you.
• Engaged in sexual activity that made you uncomfortable.
• Isolated you from your family and friends.
• Kept you from becoming employed or maintaining employment.
• Attempted to control aspects of your life such as finances, social interactions, employment and or behavior.

If you think you might be in an abusive relationship, call our hotline for help, information, and safety planning tips. Safety planning is essential in case you need to get away from a situation quickly. Be prepared with a plan to get you and your children to safety and keep important documents and other items in a small bag in a secure, easily accessible location.

Families who are helped today make safer communities tomorrow. You can reach the Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center's hotline at 1-866-6BE-SAFE.

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