What To Do When Guides: Domestic Violence
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS REAL
What is Domestic Violence? "Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship." -National Domestic Violence Hotline
Signs of an Abusive Relationship Include a Partner Who:
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IMPACT OF ABUSE
While emotional and physical abuse are the most common forms, violence can look very different from case to case. The impact of violence is far reaching and long lasting. Learn more by visiting the links below. |
RISKS OF LEAVING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP While getting help is an essential part of leaving an abusive relationship, there are also associated risks that can hold a victim back from leaving their abuser. |
Taking the first step is the hardest part. Reaching out for help is the first step to receiving services and support to help you or someone you know get on the road to recovery.
APPS + ONLINE RESOURCES
Simple, accessible tool to help set goals and get instant support.
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National Coalition Against Domestic Violence – NCADV's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. Visit website for webinars, events, financial information, and more resources. CT Safe Connect – People contact Safe Connect for themselves or someone else they care about. Some have questions about their relationships and just want to talk. We take your lead, offering information, options, and possible outcomes. |
WomensLaw.org – Plain language legal information for victims of abuse including state laws, court preparation, immigration laws, gun laws, DV in the military, and videos. Women of Color Network – A national grassroots initiative dedicated to building the capacity of women of color advocates responding to violence against women of color. INCITE! – INCITE! is a network of radical feminists of color organizing to end state violence and violence in our homes and communities. Visit their website for organizing services and educational resources. |
Circle of 6 – An app that sets up a prewritten text to friends and tracks a user’s exact location. Users turn the app on when they’re going out for the night. TD 411 – a mobile app designed to give teens the 411 on healthy relationships & teen dating violence LiveYourDream.org – Advocacy and action opportunities to spread awareness about causes such as access to education, empowering girls, and ending violence against women. |
LOCAL / IN-PERSON PROVIDERS
Get connected with providers who can assist and make recommendations for appropriate interventions on a person-to-person basis.
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New Horizons – 24 hour non-profit organization that has been providing service to those impacted by domestic or intimate partner violence for 40 years. From a 24-hour hotline and emergency shelter to court advocacy and groups and programs for the community, we are dedicated to helping to find solutions for those who experience domestic violence. Hallie House – Hallie House for Women & Children provides substance users a safe, home-like environment where they can learn life and parenting skills. |
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) – A membership organization of Connecticut’s 18 domestic violence service agencies that provides critical support to victims including counseling, support groups, emergency shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, and lethality assessment. ABC Women's Center – ABC Women’s Center provides free and confidential pregnancy resources and services (both single services and programs) to women in our community. |
Women and Families Center (WFC) in Meriden – WFC offers confidential support services and support groups for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones as well as accompaniment and advocacy through medical, police, and legal systems. Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence – a statewide alliance of individual sexual assault crisis programs. The Alliance works to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy. |
HOTLINES & TALK LINES
Seeking immediate confidential support? 24/7 support to speak to a person trained in crisis services.
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National Sexual Assault Hotline Safe Connect – Text, email or chat in your language to a professional in the state about domestic violence in your home or someone you care about. 1-888-774-2900 |
Women & Families Center Crisis line – In English: 1-888-999-5545En Español: 1-888-568-8332
1-860-344-0380
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211 – Dial 211 on your phone to be connected to the United Way Behavioral Health Line. |
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