Raising Awareness within Communities

Domestic Violence is a behavior used by one person in a relationship to control the other person. Partners may be married, dating, cohabiting, domestic ... A pattern of behavior used by an individual to establish and maintain power and control over their intimate partner. A domestic violence restraining order is an order that helps protect you from someone with whom you have a close relationship and who is abusive. If you are concerned that a new, former or existing partner has an abusive past you can ask the police to check under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme ( ... Information about Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Domestic Violence Crisis Line (866) 223-1111. Massachusetts General Laws Definition of Domestic Abuse · Attempting to cause or causing physical harm · Placing another in fear of imminent serious physical ... Feb 5, 2024 ... Here's how to recognize the signs of domestic abuse—physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, or financial—and get help ... Domestic Violence is any abusive act between family members, ex-spouses, intimate cohabitants, former intimate cohabitants, dating couples and former dating ... Feb 13, 2024 ... have broken things, thrown things at your partner, hit, shoved, or kicked your partner when angry; were physically or psychologically abused as ... Dec 6, 2024 ... Domestic violence and abuse hurts children's self-esteem. They may not participate in school activities or get good grades, have fewer friends ...