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Dating & Domestic Violence


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What is domestic / dating violence?

   Intimate partner violence is a pattern of violent and coercive    
   behavior used by one partner to maintain power and control
   over another. Domestic violence can also occur between
   family members such as sibilings, or in a child-parent
   relationship.

Myths /Facts about domestic violence

   Get the facts, current statistics and more.

How is your relationship?

   Does your relationship reflect signs of being unhealthy?

Power & control wheel

   Abusers use a variety of tactics to maintain power & control.

Why victims stay

   Learn about the barriers to leaving a relationship.

Plan for your safety

   Safety is extremely important whether you're currently with an
   abusive partner, planning to leave or have already ended the  
   relationship.

How to help others in a violent relationship

   Learn how to best support a friend of family member.

HELP IS AVAILABLE!


Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services
Provides services to Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
24 hr crisis line (206) 236-3134 (TTY) or email adwas@adwas.org

Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
 Brings together many community partners to provide free, comprehensive victim services.
718 Court E || Tacoma, WA
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mon--Fri)
253.798.4166

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Provide local resources for shelter & crisis services. Can accomodate various languages.

Northwest Network
Provides free, confidential support and advocacy services for bisexual, transgendered, lesbian and gay survivors of abuse.
PO Box 20398 || Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 568.7777 or (206) 517.9670 (TTY)
email info@nwnetwork.org

Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline
24 hr crisis line (253) 798-4166 or toll free 1-800-764-2420

WORK TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!

Learn more about local efforts to address domestic violence

Korean Women's Association
Provides wide range of services. Offers volunteer opportunites. Call 253.535.4202 or visit website to learn more.
Pierce County Commission Against Domestic Violence
Provides training, speakers, and materials – including a comprehensive video and resource library. To access resources or for membership info, call 253.798.7660 or visit the website.
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Coalition is a non-profit, statewide network of 64 member programs that serve victims of domestic violence in rural, urban and Indian Country communities of Washington, plus 119 individual and organizational associates.  Maintains offices in Seattle and Olympia. Visit website for more information.
YWCA of Pierce County
Offers volunteer and internship opportunities. Call 253.272.4181 x264 or email kmcdonald@ywcapiercecounty.org to learn more.
PLU Women's Center
Organizes programs and campaigns to educate PLU community about domestic violence. Offers volunteer and internship opportunities.  (download the volunteer application)

Click here to learn about men's unique role in ending violence!
     



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Use the Internet at a local library, a friend's house, or 
    at work. Learn how to
     protect your safety.


Download a printable fact sheet on domestic & dating violence.





domestic violence womanAnyone can be a victim of dating or domestic violence.




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purple ribbon is a symbol of support for domestic violence victims