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Some information to help recognize and support victims of violence in our community.
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Safety Plan
Having a safety plan in place for emergencies is important, not only for yourself, but for your loved ones. Here is a safety plan for those who are in Domestic Violence situations.
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Power & Control Wheel
The Power & Control diagram is a particularly helpful tool in understanding the overall pattern of abusive and violent behaviors.
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Community Resources
Find the right organizations and services available to help with what you need to keep your head above water and get back on track.
Types of Abuse
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Physical abuse is one of the most easily identified types of abuse. It involves the use of physical violence, or threats of it, to maintain power over an individual. Because of this, survivors are afraid and uncertain when more abuse will occur. This often reinforces the regular use of other, more subtle, types of abuse. Learn more.
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Emotional abuse includes non-physical behaviors that are meant to control, isolate, or frighten someone. These behaviors are often more subtle and hard to identify but are just as serious as other types of abuse. Learn more.
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Sexual abuse is when a partner controls the physical and sexual intimacy in a relationship. This often involves acting in a way that is non-consensual and forced. Learn more.
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Financial or economic abuse occurs when an abusive partner extends their power and control into your financial situation.
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Technology-facilitated abuse, also known as online abuse, is the use of technology, image-based sexual abuse (IBSA), sextortion, intimate partner surveillance, Internet of Things abuse, and online spaces (e.g. social media) to bully, harass, stalk, intimidate, or control a partner. This behavior is often a form of verbal or emotional abuse conducted online. Learn more.
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