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Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a a form of abuse on another person such as in marriage or cohabitation. Domestic violence is often used as a synonym for intimate partner violence, which is committed by a spouse or partner in an intimate relationship against the other spouse or partner, and can take place in heterosexual or same-sex relationships, or between former spouses or partners. In its broadest sense, domestic violence also involves violence against children, parents, or the elderly. It takes a number of forms, including physical, verbal, emotional, economic, religious, reproductive, and sexual abuse, which can range from subtle, coercive forms to marital rape and to violent physical abuse such as choking, beating, female genital mutilation, and acid throwing that results in disfigurement or death. Domestic murders include stoning, bride burning, honor killings, and dowry deaths.
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Safety Planning
Safety Planning
Safety Planning is a very important protective step and guide that case managers and advocate use to assist victims and survivors of domestic violence. Safety Planning can
be extremely useful when a person is thinking of exiting
Create A Support System
Create A Support System
Building a supportive team to help you get through each day is very important. Your support team can be a really good trust worthy friend, family member, or advocate, and/or maybe someone that live in your building or near by that know what is happening and know what to do in your time of distress.
Seek Help When Needed
Seek Help When Needed
Many people experiencing Domestic Violence have a hard time finding help. Usually due to fear of retaliation and the unknown.
Below you will find a list of places that can point you to the right place to find help.
Emergency: 911
DV Hotline:1800-799-SAFE
Suicidal Hotline:1800-273-8255
Self Care
Self Care
Due to covid-19 It is even more important for a person that have endured any form of abuse or trauma to practice self care.
Self care involves the practice of taking an active role in protecting and preserving one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
so taking care of your mental health and physical health. Some examples of self care Is:
Journaling
Learning a new skill
Yoga
Listening to music
Participating In Talk Therapy
See What People Are Saying
See What People Are Saying
My Boyfriend was beating on me and I realized that I had to get away, FYFJC help me break my lease-Anonymous
My Boyfriend was beating on me and I realized that I had to get away, FYFJC help me break my lease-Anonymous
Emotional Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse creates mental scars and abusive patterns which can have the ability to be far more detrimental than physical abuse. Some signs of emotional abuse are listed below:
Demanding respect. No perceived slight will go unpunished, and you’re expected to defer to them. But it’s a one-way street.
Shutting down communication. They’ll ignore your attempts at conversation in person, by text, or by phone.
Dehumanizing you. They’ll look away when you’re talking or stare at something else when they speak to you.
Keeping you from socializing. Whenever you have plans to go out, they come up with a distraction or beg you not to go.
Trying to come between you and your family. They’ll tell family members that you don’t want to see them or make excuses why you can’t attend family functions.
See What People Are Saying
See What People Are Saying
I fell into a difficult relationship that almost cost me my life.-T.
I fell into a difficult relationship that almost cost me my life.-T.
Physical Abuse
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse Is any intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person. physical violence can also lead to death. individuals that endure physical abuse often time hide their abuse due to fear and embarrassment.
Obvious signs of physical abuse are often physical in nature. These may include:
Cuts
Bruises
Burns
Restraint or grip markings
Black eyes
Unusual pattern of injury; repeated trips to the emergency room
While the above signs of physical abuse are visible to outsiders, other signs of physical abuse may be more subtle. The less obvious signs may include:
Social isolation or withdrawal
Vague medical complaints such as chronic headaches, fatigue or stomach pain
Pelvic pain; vaginal or urinary tract infections
Unwanted pregnancy; lack of prenatal care
Sexual problems
Depression
Anxiety, including panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Fearfulness
Abuse of alcohol or other drugs
See What People Are Saying
See What People Are Saying
I am a survivor of Domestic Violence I came to FYFJC because I was seeking support and shelter, FYFJC help me find a place in a short amount of time. - anonymous
I am a survivor of Domestic Violence I came to FYFJC because I was seeking support and shelter, FYFJC help me find a place in a short amount of time. - anonymous
Stalking
Stalking
Stalking a person is considered harassments and a serious crime. It Is excessive unwanted attention that can lead up to unwanted physical harm, kidnapping, and even death.
The signs of stalking maybe:
Threatening to harm you your children, relatives, or pets.
Showing up at your place of employment or apartment uninvited.
Damaging your property or threatening to do so.
Asking relative friends or employers personal information about you. Keeping tabs an tracking on you.