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Fact...Three (3) to four (4) million women are beaten by their husbands or intimate partners each year. |
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Fact...More than half of the children whose mothers where battered, are likely to be physically abuse themselves. |
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Fact...In 95% of all domestic violence assaults, crimes are committed by men against women. |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - All forms of abuse-physical, psychological, sexual and economic-come from abuser’s need for power and control.
SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
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Name calling or put-downs; |
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Isolation from family or friends |
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Economic control, such as withholding or taking money; |
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Actual or threatened physical abuse; |
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Destruction of property or; |
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Sexual Assault |
SYMPTOMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
VICTIMS
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Irritability, outbursts of anger |
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Afraid to tell others what is happening at home |
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Feel that is your fault |
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Feel that you are wrong and provoked the abuser |
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Feel the abuser should be forgiven because they were using alcohol or drugs |
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Feel that no one else wants you |
EFFECTS ON THE CHILDREN
Children are aware that violence is occurring even if it is not observed. They often experience sleeping, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, fear and guilt. Children that experience violence in the home often act out through aggressive behavior to feel that they have control outside of home.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RISK FACTORS
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A family history of violence |
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As a child you observed your father hit, slap or kick your mother. |
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A survivor of sexual abuse or incest |
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Physically or emotionally abused as a child |
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As an adult, you have been hit, slapped or kicked by your partner. |
If you are able to identify with any one of these statements, you are at risk for domestic violence.
PHYSICAL
Do you find yourself making excuses for your
children friends and family for:
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Bruises |
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Broken Furniture |
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Missed family and social outgoing |
PSYCHOLOGICAL
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Self-depreciating, self critical |
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Decreased or increased fantasy life |
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Lack of capacity for enjoyment |
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Suspiciousness, jealousy, controls your friends |
SEXUAL
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Forces you to have sex |
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Compares you to past or current partners |
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Promiscuous sexual behavior |
ECONOMIC
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Partner controls money |
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Are not allowed to work outside the home |
CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
Tension
Violent Episode verbal &
Honeymoon Phase
HOW YOU CAN STOP
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Call police immediately if you are involved or aware of a battering in progress
Make the commitment to adopt a zero tolerance attitude towards domestic violence in your community.
YOU HAVE RIGHTS - BUT ONLY YOU CAN ENFORCE THEM!
There are some legal actions that you can take to help safe guard against violence and abuse.
Order of Protection
Injunction Against Harassment
There is a difference between these two actions. For information call the court numbers listed on the back of this pamphlet. There is a filing fee which in some cases can be waived or modified.
SAFETY PLANNING
NEXT TIME...if your partner has hit you once, chances are it will happen again. If you can not leave, be prepared...
Create a safe network of friends you can trust to help you when you are ready
Tell someone to check on your regularly
Teach your children to call 911
Keep personal documents in a safe and accessible place in case you need to leave
Prepare a detailed emergency safety plan for you and your children for leaving home
“I have the courage to try new things. I admit my mistakes and learn from them. I listen to my heart, I have the courage to do what is right:.
-Anonymous-
Click Here for a Printer Friendly Version of this Checklist
IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE NEXT ATTACK, use this checklist as a guide. Tear it out and keep it with you. Don’t leave it where your batterer may find it. Do it now!
MY PERSONAL
EMERGENCY PLAN
MY ESCAPE ROUTE:
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THINGS TO DO:
1.- KEEP THIS ITEMS HIDDEN OR WITH A TRUSTED FRIEND:
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Extra set if car keys_____
Extra set of house keys_____ Birth certificates for you and children
_____ Marriage license
_____ Bank books
_____ Social Security Card
_____ Spouse’s Social Security number
_____ Immunization records for children
_____ School records for children
_____ Immigration papers
_____ Titles (auto, house, property)
_____ E.B.T. card (food stamps)
_____ Medication needed by you or children
_____ Packed suitcase for you or children
_____ Log of threats or physical confrontations
_____ Pictures of evidence
_____ Medical insurance information
_____ Other items you feel are important:
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START SAVING MONEYDon’t forget: you are entitled to draw money out of any joint checking or savings account.
RESOURCES
Shelter/Counseling Services
Against Abuse
Casa Grande, Arizona 85222
(520) 836-0858 (24 Hrs)
Crisis Help Line
Horizon Human
Services
Casa Grande, Arizona 85222
Crisis Help Line Number
(520) 836-2880 (24hrs)
Safehome in Eastern Pinal/Gila Counties
(520) 402-0648
After Hours Call 1-800-890-2880
Counseling Services
Pinal Hispanic Council
Victim and Batterer Program
(520) 466-7765
For advocacy and help, contact
CHRISTINA LEOS
Project Safety Link Coordinator
(520) 466-0921
Emergency Assistance for
Utilities
Shelter
Food Box
Housing
CAHRA Toll Free Number
1-877-472-2472
Department of Economic Security
D.E.S
Eloy (520) 466-4366
Globe (928) 425-3101
Kearny (520) 363-5568
Mammoth (520) 487-2311
Southern Arizona Legal Aide
1 800-248-6789
Project Safety Link
*Advocacy for Victims and Families
*Resources and referal
519 N. Main St
Eloy, Arizona 85231
(520) 466-7765
Pinal County Domestic
Violence Coalition
519 N. Main St
Eloy, Arizona 85231
(520) 466-0921
For Police or Medical Emergency Call...
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Program Funded By:
PROJECT SAFETY LINK
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM
LOCAL AND NATIONAL HELP LINES
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Community Information, Help and Referal 1-800-352-3796
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Parents Anonymous 1-800-352-0528
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Pinal County Victim’s Witness Line (520) 868-6313
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Community Alliance Against Familiy Abuse Apache Junction, Arizona (480) 982-0196
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San Pedro Valley Behavioral Health Oracle, Arizona (520) 896-9240
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Copper Communities Resources & Devlopment Kearny, Arizona (520) 363-5561
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