Domestic Violence

There are numerous websites with helpful information regarding domestic violence.  If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic violence, don't hesitate to contact Shelterhouse on our toll-free, confidential Crisis Line at 877-216-6383.  We're here to help.

Definition/Statistics

• What is Domestic Violence?
• Statistics on Domestic Violence

Power and Control

• Power and Control - The power and control wheel explaining domestic violence
• Abusers Choose to Abuse - Explanation of how abusers choose to abuse and a list of tactics abusers may choose to use to manipulate or exert power

Help a Friend

• I Want to Help my Friend - a list of guidelines for you to use

Personalized Safety Plan

• Create My Personalized Safety Plan
• Stay Safe in Daily Life - a list of guidelines for safety planning in many aspects of daily life

Protect Your Identity

• Protect Against Identity Theft - steps you should take to protect yourself against abuse by identify theft

Stay Safe When Using Your Computer

• Cover Your Tracks - if you share a computer with your abuser, follow these steps to cover your tracks

Domestic Violence and the Workplace

• Your Safety at Work - a list of guidelines for you to follow if you are experiencing domestic violence at home
• For Co-Workers - learn what to do if one of your co-workers is a victim of domestic violence
• For Supervisors - guidelines for supervisors/managers of an employee experiencing domestic violence

Coping with Past Abuse

• Help for Adults - learn ways to cope with past abuse