LIVING WITHOUT VIOLENCE IN YOUR LIFE
Submitted By: Marie Robbins-Barry
Violence against a women is never justified and is always wrong. It affects not only women of all ages and racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, but children, families, and friends of the victims. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon with 1 in 4 American women reporting being raped or physically assaulted at some time in their life by someone they know. Don't let violence stifle your spirit. If you or someone you know are experiencing violence, there is help available.
Steps you can take:
Call the police or leave if you or your children are in danger. Understand that you are not alone. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-SAFE, TDD 800-787-3224) 24 hours a day for help and referrals to local hotlines and other resources like shelters. The Hotline has operators to talk to you in English, Spanish and other languages.
Don't keep it to yourself. Get Help. Talk with someone: a family member, friend, colleague, workplace counselor, or faith counselor.
If you've been hurt, get medical attention right away and call the police. Any type of abuse, including domestic violence, rape, and stalking are all crimes.
Talk to a local family court counselor about civil protection orders to protect yourself from further abuse, domestic violence, or stalking.
If you decide to leave, choose a place to go and set aside some money. Put important papers and items in a place where you can get to them quickly.
Keep in mind that unless the he/she receives counseling, they will never stop. Your children will be affected by this environment and may end up battering their own wife or abusing their child.
If I can be of any assistance, please call me.
Visit the web site www.4woman.gov/violence <http://www.4woman.gov/violence>
Submitted By: Marie Robbins-Barry
Violence against a women is never justified and is always wrong. It affects not only women of all ages and racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, but children, families, and friends of the victims. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon with 1 in 4 American women reporting being raped or physically assaulted at some time in their life by someone they know. Don't let violence stifle your spirit. If you or someone you know are experiencing violence, there is help available.
Steps you can take:
Call the police or leave if you or your children are in danger. Understand that you are not alone. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-SAFE, TDD 800-787-3224) 24 hours a day for help and referrals to local hotlines and other resources like shelters. The Hotline has operators to talk to you in English, Spanish and other languages.
Don't keep it to yourself. Get Help. Talk with someone: a family member, friend, colleague, workplace counselor, or faith counselor.
If you've been hurt, get medical attention right away and call the police. Any type of abuse, including domestic violence, rape, and stalking are all crimes.
Talk to a local family court counselor about civil protection orders to protect yourself from further abuse, domestic violence, or stalking.
If you decide to leave, choose a place to go and set aside some money. Put important papers and items in a place where you can get to them quickly.
Keep in mind that unless the he/she receives counseling, they will never stop. Your children will be affected by this environment and may end up battering their own wife or abusing their child.
If I can be of any assistance, please call me.
Visit the web site www.4woman.gov/violence <http://www.4woman.gov/violence>
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Suite 106
Tampa, Florida 33635
ROBERT BLOOMER (A) PAT DAVIS-WEEKS (B) MARIE ROBBINS-BARRY (C)
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