Domestic Violence
What is domestic violence?
Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Who are the victims?
Domestic violence does not discriminate; it knows no boundaries and crosses all economical, educational, religious, racial, cultural, and geographic and lifestyle lines.
What are the affects?
Domestic Violence can affect all aspects of a survivor’s life and often survive with long lasting effects to their mental and physical heath and relationships. Survivors also experience an array of emotions from the abuse and feel isolated, depressed, have anxiety, want the abuse to end bot not the relationship, shame, and fear of not being able to support themselves.
What are the warning signs?
Red flags and warning signs include:
Possessiveness Extreme jealously and accusations
Control Finances Mood swings or anger outbursts
Controlling Behavior Demeaning the victim
Constant Blame Cruelty to animals
Sabotage or obstruction victim’s ability to work or attend school
