Domestic Violence Awareness

 

 

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Omega Alpha Xi is committed to helping individuals by finding local resources to support victims and develop a supportive environment which helps ensure that the victim does not feel alone, and guide victims to other alternatives than to remain in an abusive situation.

What is domestic violence

Domestic Violence is a pattern of one person trying to dominate or control another person. This involves different types of abusive ways.

It is a repetitive process of abuse where the perpetrator gets hold of the victim in a consistent manner. DV comes in different forms and ways.

Many authentic studies prove that . Don’t be fooled by the name. This form of abuse can take place in workplaces as well.

For your better understanding, here are the main domestic abuse categories:

• Physical Abuse: Pushing, kicking, strangling, or any other physical violence.
• Sexual Abuse: forceful sex, sexual assaults, sexual threats, and many others.
• Emotional Abuse: Threats, manipulation, lies, stalking, name-calling, and several more.
• Economic Abuse: Denying access to bank accounts and other financial platforms.

If your partner does any of the above or anything similar, you’re being abused. Get help and get out of it, ASAP!

 

Domestic Violence Hotlines:

• National: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Nevada: 1-800-500-1556
• Crisis Call Center: 1-800-273-8255