Are you or someone you know in an abusive relationship?

You, or someone you care about, may be in an abusive relationship if you experience, or observe, the following...

Does your partner frighten you with threats of violence or throw things at you when angry? Hit, shoved, grabbed, slapped, pushed, or kicked you? Say it's your fault you were hit? Is your partner very jealous, make unwanted phone calls, uninvited visits, calls you names, or yells at you? Promise it won't happen again, and then it does? Does your partner try to control the way you dress or who you see? Maybe your partner accuses you of imagined encounters with others or has threatened to commit suicide if you leave.

Domestic violence often begins with verbal abuse.

Domestic violence is a process of psychological intimidation. Even strong, competent people can be controlled by a domestic partner. Domestic violence often begins with verbal abuse and emotional abuse and can escalate to physical abuse. The threats and humiliation can be more significant and longer lasting than bruises and broken bones.

It is often difficult for people to understand why a person would stay in a battering relationship.

The five most common reasons are:

PERPETRATOR'S BEHAVIOR

Escalating violence, stalking, hostage taking, harassment, threats against children, promises of change.

LACK OF SAFE OPTIONS

Housing, jobs, healthcare, schooling, information, etc.

LACK OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Pressures to stay in relationship, religious or cultural values, family or children, "victim blaming" attitudes of the community.

VICTIM OVERWHELMED BY THE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICIAL TRAUMA.

HOPE Victim's continual hope and belief in the perpetrator's promises to change and stop being violent.

When Violence Hits Home We Are Here to help you

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Myths....

There are many myths surrounding domestic violence. Some of the most common myths are:

Domestic violence affects only a small percentage of the population and is rare
Domestic violence occurs only in poor, uneducated and minority families
Alcohol, drug abuse, stress, and mental illness cause domestic violence
The victim did something to provoke the violence

In fact....

1 in 4 woman and 1 in 9 men in the United States are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives
Approximately 15.5 million children are exposed to domestic violence every year
1 in 5 female high school students report being physically and /or sexually abused by a dating partner
85% of domestic violence victims are women
On the average, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends every day in America

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Let us help...

Let us help you change these statistics. Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis Center is here to help. FREE and CONFIDENTIAL Services available and include:

Crisis Intervention
24-hour crisis hotline
24- hour crisis response
Emergency Shelter
Sexual Assault Advocacy
Legal Advocacy
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Accompaniment
Information and Referral

Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis Center is here for you.

Are you or someone you know in an abusive relationship?

You, or someone you care about, may be in an abusive relationship if you experience, or observe, the following...

Domestic violence often begins with verbal abuse.

It is often difficult for people to understand why a person would stay in a battering relationship.

When Violence Hits Home We Are Here to help you

Myths....

In fact....

Let us help...

For specific facts on domestic violence in your state

Contact Us

FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE

Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis Center

Hours

Help create safer communities

Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis Center is here for you.

Are you or someone you know in an abusive relationship?

You, or someone you care about, may be in an abusive relationship if you experience, or observe, the following...

Domestic violence often begins with verbal abuse.

It is often difficult for people to understand why a person would stay in a battering relationship.

When Violence Hits Home We Are Here to help you

Myths....

In fact....

Let us help...

For specific facts on domestic violence in your state

Contact Us

FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE

Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis Center

Hours

Help create safer communities

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