Domestic Violence “Any attempt to impose your will on another is an act of violence.” Ghandi I am a State of Florida Certified Domestic Violence, Victim/Batterer Intervention Therapist, Certified Pathological Love Relationship therapist and Certified Clinical Traumatologist. I am available for individual, couples and group counseling sessions for victims of domestic violence. Read the information below. If you feel you are in an abusive relationship or pathological love relationship please seek help to get out of this devastating and difficult cycle. I am here to assist you in your journey towards loving yourself and finding healthy relationships. IT IS YOUR RIGHT AND YOU DESERVE A LIFE FREE FROM VIOLENCE AND ABUSE OF ANY TYPE What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behavior used by one person to control another. It is a systematic form of control with the intent to hurt. DEFINITIONS Domestic Violence: the perpetration of violence between intimate partners, spouses, exspouses, or those who share a child in common or who are cohabitants in an intimate relationship for the purpose of exercising power and control by one over the other (F.S. 65C-5.002). Dating Violence: violence between individuals who have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature as defined in F.S. 784.046(1)(d). DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BEHAVIORS Domestic Violence comprises of a whole range of controlling behaviors ranging from: Psychological/Emotional verbal harassment/abuse demeaning speech using looks to cause fear name calling ridicule intimidation threats of physical harm forced isolation unreasonable demands social abuse male power abuse sexual jealousy false accusations destruction of property giving away objects harming pets economic abuse telling “war stories” mental torture making partner think they are crazy Basic Rights in a Relationship The right not to be called by a name that devalues you The right to be asked with respect, rather than ordered The right to be treated with respect, which means you boyfriend or partner: Is willing to compromise Lets you feel comfortable being yourself Is able to admit to being wrong Tries to resolve conflict by talking honestly Enables you to feel safe being with him/her Respects your feelings, your opinions, and your friends Accepts your saying “no” to things you do not want to do (such as sex, drugs or drinking) Accepts your changing your mind Respects your wishes if you want to end the relationship When someone loves you, you feel valued, respected, and free to be yourself Signs of a Healthy Relationship My partner: Is sensitive to my feelings Respects my opinions and values Trusts me Is not overly jealous or possessive Accepts me for who I am and does not try to change me Treats me as an equal Is willing to discuss our problems and disagreements Doesn’t try to control my life Does not embarrass me or put me down in front of others Is never physically rough or aggressive with me Does not criticize how I look or dress Listens to me and tries to understand my point of view. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence there is help available. You are not alone. You are not crazy. You are a victim. If you or your family are in immediate danger, contact your local police department. For further assistance, contact the 24 hour/7 days per week domestic violence hotline: Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) http://www.ndvh.org/get-educated/http://www.ndvh.org/get-educated/shapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1

Physical Abuse

  1. ✓    slaps and punches

  2. ✓    shoving

  3. ✓    kicks

  4. ✓    choking

  5. ✓    severe shaking

  6. ✓    burns

  7. ✓    stabbing

  8. ✓    mutilation

  9. ✓    gunshot wounds

  10. ✓    sexual abuse

  11.     (rape/non-consensual sex)

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