eve domestic violence presentation
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UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EVE’s MissionTo provide shelter and supportive services for the victims of domestic violence while seeking to end domestic violence through public awareness and community education.
PROVIDING SHELTER & SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE www.eveinc.org
What is Domestic Violence?
Causing or attempting to cause physical or mental harm to a family or household member.
Placing a family or household member in fear of physical or mental harm.
Causing or attempting to cause a family or household member to engage in involuntary sexual activity by force, threat of force, or duress.
Engaging in activity toward a family or household member that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed or molested.
Facts & Statistics
Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women.
95% of domestic violence victims are women.
Women ages 16-24 are at a higher risk of experiencing domestic violence.
Domestic violence affects women of all ages, races, ethnicities, educational backgrounds and socioeconomic levels.
Men can also be victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Family or Household Member
Spouse or former spouse
Dating Relationship
Sexual Relationship
Related to or formerly related to by marriage
Has child or children in common
Minor child of an individual listed above
Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships?
Fear
Lack of Resources
Isolation
Cultural or Religious Beliefs
Family Values
Hope
Love
Shame
Children
Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships
Sudden or extreme emotional attachment
Jealousy
Controlling Behavior
Blames others for problems/feelings
Use of force during intimacy
Verbal abuse
Isolation
Past abuse
Threats of violence
Breaking or striking objects
How to Help Listen
Believe
Do not judge
Be supportive
Tell them the violence is not their fault
Support their right to make their own decisions
Provide resource information
Educate yourself
Protect their privacy
EVE’s Mission & ServicesOur mission is to provide shelter and supportive services for the victims of domestic violence while seeking to end domestic violence through public awareness and community education.
24 Hour Crisis Line (517) 372-5572
Emergency Shelter
Personal Protection Order Assistance
Non-Residential and Residential Advocacy
Counseling – Individual and Support Groups
Child & Family Services
Dating Violence Prevention & Community Education
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