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Domestic Violence Information

Violence in a relationship comes in waves. This diagram explains the different stages of the cycle of violence.

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Physical and sexual assault are the most apparent forms of domestic violence, but are not the only forms of abuse. The Power & Control Wheel depicts other types of abuse that are less easily identified, but are just as effective at establishing control in a relationship.

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Although many victims do leave their partners who abuse, there are many potential consequences that make the desicion to leave a difficult one to make. These factors can be emotional, physical, cultural, or financial.

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This brochure includes information what dating abuse is and on the warning signs of abuse.

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Although no one can fuly predict wheather or not a relationship will turn out to be abusive, some warning signs do exist.

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Although each case is different and no one can predict if a relationship will become abusive, there are three major theoretical approaches that attempt to explain why men and women are abuse.

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This brochure explains how to make a personal plan to stay safe at home, at work, if you are leaving etc.

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This brochure gives you tips on what to do if someone you know is being abused.

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This checklist explains signs of real change in an abuser.

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The Equality Wheel outlines behaviors and actions that signify equality in a relationship.

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This chart explains how domestic violence may effect key aspects of child development.

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Golden House Services

This support group is for women over 50 who want to share about the effects of domestic abuse later in life. See the brochure for more information.

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This brochure provides information about the women's and the children's support groups.

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Legal Information

This brochure explains what a restraining order is, what a harassment restraining order is, and what the process is to obtain one.

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