Understanding it
Domestic violence is a range of behaviors used to establish power and exert control by one current or former intimate partner over the other. It can take any of several forms: physical, financial, psychological or emotional, religious or spiritual, sexual, social, legal, or verbal. It can also include stalking and coercive control over the person being abused.
It tends to follow a cycle: building tension leads to an incident of physical, verbal, psychological or sexual abuse, followed by reconciliation, where the person abusing attempts to apologize, and a period of calm. The cycle escalates as it repeats itself.
What this program includes
- Emergency housing and safe housing
- Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team (DVERT)
- Therapy and counseling
- Legal assistance
- Group and individual therapy
If you need help with domestic violence, if you’re not sure your situation is domestic violence, or if you just need to talk with someone, reach out any time. Our certified advocates are here to help you navigate this difficult time.
