In this country, domestic violence is just about as common as giving birth. 1 out of 3 women in this country will experience DV in her lifetime. Its consequences affect the entire community. Domestic violence is an escalating pattern of abusive behavior where one partner in an intimate relationship controls the other through force, intimidation, or the threat of violence. Battering crosses all economic, educational, ethnic, sexual orientation, age, and racial lines in equal proportions.
Children are especially vulnerable because of the effects of domestic violence.
Spiritual Attacking your spiritual or religious beliefs, using religion to justify the abuse Financial Controlling or manipulating you by threatening your economic status and basic needs. Immigration Using your immigration status and fear of deportation to control you. Destructive Acts Actual or threatened assault of your property or pets to scare you. There is no excuse for domestic violence. There are people who are concerned about you and want to help.