What Is Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is abuse which occurs within a close personal or family relationship and is used as a means of exercising power & control over another person.  Acts of domestic violence or battering cause not only physical injury, but also the loss of trust, loss of personal safety in one's home, and loss of control over one's own life.


Abuse Is:


Physical-slapping, punching, hitting with objects, kicking and choking

Emotional/Psychological-name calling, humiliating, silent treatment, making you feel like everything is your fault, yelling/screaming at you & threats of harm or death

Sexual-sexual gestures/remarks, unwanted touching, rape

Financial-restricted access to financial resources, property and/or money taken without consent

Neglect-abandonment, isolation from friends or family, failure to provide for your needs, (food, clothing, shelter), withholding medication and assistive devices.

IF THERE IS VIOLENCE IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE NOT ALONE

YOU HAVE CHOICES

For help, contact the Domestic Violence Hot line: 1-800-799-7233

Proverbs 3:23-26,

"Then you will go safely on your way; your foot will not stumble.  When you lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.  Don't fear sudden danger or the ruin of the wicked when it comes, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare."

May God's Peace Be Among You Today & Forever!