f you answer yes to any of these questions, you may want to consider leaving this relationship. Abuse usually gets worse over time, not better. It’s important to remember that domestic violence crosses all economic, social, gender, age and racial boundaries…no one is immune. Domestic violence is the use of abusive, controlling, and/or violent behavior among people […]
Sexual assault is any forced, tricked or manipulated sexual contact, touch and/or penetration against a person’s will. Sexual assault is an act of violence and power, not sexual intimacy or uncontrolled desire. Sexual assault victims may be young or old, single or married, urban or rural, or any gender…no one is immune. This type of abuse can
A crime victim is an innocent person who suffers harm when someone else breaks the law. In addition to assisting those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse, our staff helps those that have been affected by other crimes as well. If you or your loved ones have been affected by crime, our
Child abuse takes on many forms. Children living in abusive homes also suffer emotional trauma and psychological scars from witnessing violence that takes place between others in the home. These children live in fear or harm from persons who are supposed to care and protect them.