What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt injure or wound someone.

If your partner uses one or more of the following to control you:

  • – Pushing, hitting, slapping, choking, kicking or biting.
  • – Threatening you, your children, other family members, or pets.
  • – Threatening suicide to get you to do something.
  • – Using or threatening to use a weapon against you.
  • – Keeping or taking your paychecks.
  • – Puts you down or makes you feel bad.
  • – Forcing you to have sex, or to do sexual acts you do not want or like.
  • – Keeping you from seeing your friends, family or going to work.

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16 hours ago

New Hope
Mark your calendars for April 3rd and please join Kids Hope at our Child Abuse Prevention Month Event from 3pm-7pm at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Caregivers and children of all ages and abilities are welcome! There will be fun activities for kiddos, information booths for caregivers, and food for everyone! This event is absolutely FREE! Hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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February is Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month! Remember that it is never too early to talk about consent and respect. Here are some questions for ages 12-15: How do you know whether your partner is ready to kiss you? and How do you think you can tell if a girl or boy is interested in you? Remember that enthusiastic consent means asking for permission to kiss or touch a partner. You don't have to wait for someone to say "no" to look for consent.If you need help navigating these conversations or have questions, give us a call at 1.800.373.1043.Looking for more conversation tips? Be sure to check out Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence's conversation cards here: wscadv.org/.../hows-your-relationship.../ ... See MoreSee Less
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