October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks, as well as economic coercion, that adults or adolescents use against their intimate partners for the purpose of gaining power and control over them.
Are you being abused?
It can be difficult to acknowledge that you, or someone you care about is involved in an abusive relationship. Domestic Violence does not look the same in all relationships; however, there are some warning signs that may indicate you are in an unhealthy relationship. Take a few minutes to answer these questions:
- Does your partner insult you in public or in front of your kids?
- Does your partner treat you like you are stupid or call you names?
- Does your partner try to control what you do?
- Does your partner act really jealous of your friends and family?
- Does your partner blame you for his/her violence?
- Has your partner ever threatened to hurt you or him/herself if the relationship ends?
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
800-799-SAFE (7233)
800-787-3224 (TTY)
www.ncadv.org
Women Against Abuse
866-723-3014
www.womenagainstabuse.org
Women in Transition
215-751-1111
215-564-5723
www.helpwomen.org
