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Are you being hurt? |
Call 828-652-6150 |
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fax#: 828-659-1456 |
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| Domestic abuse may come in many forms. You do not have to be black and blue to be a victim of domestic violence. Emotional, physical, sexual, financial, and spiritual abuse are all types of abuse. If you answer "yes" to a majority of the questions below, please call us today and talk with a member of our staff to learn how you can break free from a dangerous relationship. |
(this information was taken from www.helpguide.org) |
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Does your partner have a bad temper? |
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Does your partner have low self-esteem? |
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Does your partner humiliate or criticize you in front of others? |
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Does your partner threaten to hurt you or your children? |
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Does your partner try to keep you from seeing your friends or family? |
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Does your partner often put down your opinions or decisions? |
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Does your partner destroy your belongings or household objects? |
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Does your partner blame you for their violent behavior? |
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Does your partner blame the violence on stress, alcohol, or a bad day? |
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Does your partner see you as property rather than a person? |
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Are you fearful of your partner a large percentage of the time? |
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Does your partner limit your access to money, telephone, or car? |
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Is your partner extremely jealous and possessive? |
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Has your partner ever forced you to have sex against your will? |
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Does your partner verbally abuse you? |
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Is your partner's behavior unpredictable? |
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If you answered yes to any of these questions, we can help you. You have the right to live without fear and violence.
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| If you are in an abusive relationship there are steps you can take to improve your safety and the safety of your children. And before leaving there is important information you need to remember. |
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When you decide to leave: |
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Call Family Services of McDowell County (828-652-6150) so that we may help you develop a safety plan! It is important we be aware of your plan so that we may contact the authorities in case of an emergency. We will be with you every step of the way. |
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Put aside an extra set of car keys and house keys |
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Practice how to get out safely. Practice with your children |
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Pack an extra set of clothes for you and your children and hide them in a safe place |
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Take with you important phone numbers and items such as: drivers license, social security cards for you and your children, medication, list of credit cards, bank account information, medical records, insurance records, children's medical records, birth certificates, marriage license and other legal documents. |
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(information taken from www.ncvc.org) |
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| The effects of domestic violence can be devastating and long lasting. Continued exposure to this kind of treatment may cause severe physical and emotional problems including: |
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sleeping problems |
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depression |
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poor relationships with family & children |
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lack of trust in others |
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diminished mental health |
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feelings of abandonment |
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low self-esteem |
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sensitivity to rejection |
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inability to concentrate |
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anxiety attacks |
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substance abuse as a way of coping |
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| Even if your children are not being subjected to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, witnessing domestic violence is detrimental to their well-being. Children exposed to violence in the home are at a high risk of developing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and academic problems, such as: |
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depression |
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low self-esteem |
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violent behavior |
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phobias |
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nightmares |
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post-traumatic stress |
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social isolation |
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suicidal tendencies |
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social anxiety/anxiety disorders |
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substance abuse |
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guilt |
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anger |
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| *Remember, even if your children are not being physically hurt, their emotional and psychological health is being damaged! They deserve to live in an environment free from violence, where they can grow and flourish. Call us today and we WILL help you begin a safer, healthier life for you AND your children. |
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Call 828-652-6150 |
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fax#: 828-659-1456 |
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