UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

EVE’s MissionTo provide shelter and supportive services for the victims of domestic violence while seeking to end domestic violence through public awareness and community education.

PROVIDING SHELTER & SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE www.eveinc.org

What is Domestic Violence?

Causing or attempting to cause physical or mental harm to a family or household member.

Placing a family or household member in fear of physical or mental harm.

Causing or attempting to cause a family or household member to engage in involuntary sexual activity by force, threat of force, or duress.

Engaging in activity toward a family or household member that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed or molested.

Facts & Statistics

Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women.

95% of domestic violence victims are women.

Women ages 16-24 are at a higher risk of experiencing domestic violence.

Domestic violence affects women of all ages, races, ethnicities, educational backgrounds and socioeconomic levels.

Men can also be victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Family or Household Member

Spouse or former spouse

Dating Relationship

Sexual Relationship

Related to or formerly related to by marriage

Has child or children in common

Minor child of an individual listed above

Types of Abuse

Physical

Emotional

Stalking

Economic

Sexual

Electronic/Cyber

Power & Control

Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships?

Fear

Lack of Resources

Isolation

Cultural or Religious Beliefs

Family Values

Hope

Love

Shame

Children

Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships

Sudden or extreme emotional attachment

Jealousy

Controlling Behavior

Blames others for problems/feelings

Use of force during intimacy

Verbal abuse

Isolation

Past abuse

Threats of violence

Breaking or striking objects

How to Help Listen

Believe

Do not judge

Be supportive

Tell them the violence is not their fault

Support their right to make their own decisions

Provide resource information

Educate yourself

Protect their privacy

EVE’s Mission & ServicesOur mission is to provide shelter and supportive services for the victims of domestic violence while seeking to end domestic violence through public awareness and community education.

24 Hour Crisis Line (517) 372-5572

Emergency Shelter

Personal Protection Order Assistance

Non-Residential and Residential Advocacy

Counseling – Individual and Support Groups

Child & Family Services

Dating Violence Prevention & Community Education