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Find Help and Hope for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence or abuse, often referred to as domestic violence, can be any physical, emotional, sexual or psychological action that one person uses to gain power or control over another.
Anyone, anywhere, regardless of age, race or gender, can be affected by intimate partner violence, and it is important to know the resources available to get help if or when you might need it.
That?s why October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in three women will experience intimate partner or domestic violence in their lifetime. Young people ages 16-24 are most likely to experience intimate partner violence.
Though it can be difficult to come forward when someone you care about is hurting you or a loved one, having the right resources available can help and provide hope.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, you can call the toll-free hotline anytime at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). . . .
More information and Links: Violence Against Women
Intimate Partner Violence Resources
Age, race, gender, poverty or wealth--anyone can have their world turned upside down by domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV). Whether you or someone you're helping is experiencing physical, sexual or psychological harm from a current or former spouse or partner, it's important to know that there's help, and there's hope.
Use these resources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health and USA.gov to get the facts about IPV, and to learn how to stay safe.
Resources Available
For everyone:
Violence help hotlines
Date rape drugs fact sheet (pdf)
Sexual assault fact sheet (pdf)
Emergency contraception fact sheet (pdf)
For educators and health care professionals:
Intimate Partner Violence fact sheet (pdf)
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: Fact sheet (Pdf)
Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships (pdf)
Health care and domestic violence materials
Children and domestic violence materials
from: http://promotions.usa.gov/domestic-violence.html
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Intimate partner violence or abuse, often referred to as domestic violence, can be any physical, emotional, sexual or psychological action that one person uses to gain power or control over another.
Anyone, anywhere, regardless of age, race or gender, can be affected by intimate partner violence, and it is important to know the resources available to get help if or when you might need it.
That?s why October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in three women will experience intimate partner or domestic violence in their lifetime. Young people ages 16-24 are most likely to experience intimate partner violence.
Though it can be difficult to come forward when someone you care about is hurting you or a loved one, having the right resources available can help and provide hope.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, you can call the toll-free hotline anytime at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). . . .
More information and Links: Violence Against Women
Intimate Partner Violence Resources
Age, race, gender, poverty or wealth--anyone can have their world turned upside down by domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV). Whether you or someone you're helping is experiencing physical, sexual or psychological harm from a current or former spouse or partner, it's important to know that there's help, and there's hope.
Use these resources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health and USA.gov to get the facts about IPV, and to learn how to stay safe.
Resources Available
For everyone:
Violence help hotlines
Date rape drugs fact sheet (pdf)
Sexual assault fact sheet (pdf)
Emergency contraception fact sheet (pdf)
For educators and health care professionals:
Intimate Partner Violence fact sheet (pdf)
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: Fact sheet (Pdf)
Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships (pdf)
Health care and domestic violence materials
Children and domestic violence materials
from: http://promotions.usa.gov/domestic-violence.html
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