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Page 1: Domestic Violence Help End Abuse. Domestic violence is the abuse of one or two people in a relationship such as: Husband & Wife Boyfriend & Girlfriend

Domestic Violence

Help End Abuse

Page 2: Domestic Violence Help End Abuse. Domestic violence is the abuse of one or two people in a relationship such as: Husband & Wife Boyfriend & Girlfriend

Domestic violence is the abuse of one or two people in a relationship such as:

• Husband & Wife• Boyfriend & Girlfriend• Family related – siblings, parents, ect.• Friends

Page 3: Domestic Violence Help End Abuse. Domestic violence is the abuse of one or two people in a relationship such as: Husband & Wife Boyfriend & Girlfriend

Domestic forms of abuse

Domestic Violence includes different forms of abuse. Some of which are:

• Physical • Verbal• Sexual• Mental

Page 4: Domestic Violence Help End Abuse. Domestic violence is the abuse of one or two people in a relationship such as: Husband & Wife Boyfriend & Girlfriend

Physical effects

Physical abuse can consist of:• Bruises• Fractured or broken bones• Cuts or stab wounds• Internal bleeding

Page 5: Domestic Violence Help End Abuse. Domestic violence is the abuse of one or two people in a relationship such as: Husband & Wife Boyfriend & Girlfriend

Mental Effects

Mental abuse can consist of:• Depression• Anxiety and panic • Stress• Fear

Page 6: Domestic Violence Help End Abuse. Domestic violence is the abuse of one or two people in a relationship such as: Husband & Wife Boyfriend & Girlfriend

Prevention and help centers for domestic violence

• National Domestic Violence hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

• National Coalition against domestic violence provides safe places to stay

• Family violence prevention fund• In cases of immediate assistance, you can

always dial 911