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Domestic Violence

Domestic violence happens when an intimate partner or family member tries to control you or abuses you. Abuse can be physical, social, economical, sexual, or psychological. Every day someone is abused by his/her husband, wife, partner, or family member. There are many types of abuse. For example, abuse can happen if your partner or a family member:

Does not let you visit friends or family
Gets angry quickly or acts overly jealous
Threatens to hurt you or your family
Destroys your property
Does not allow you to go out
Controls all the money

There are several things you can do if your partner or family member is abusing you. You can talk to your doctor, call 911, go to the police or tell a family member or close friend about the abuse.

In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

For any victims and survivors who need support, we are here for you, 24/7. Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

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Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence