| If you are in immediate danger, call 911, your local domestic violence program hotline, or the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 1-800-799-7233. For resources in Tennessee, call - 1-800-356-6767. |
Domestic Violence Is Not Normal - It's Not Your Fault - Help Is Available - Just Ask |
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"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." Psalm 91:11 |
Domestic Violence Is Not A Personal Problem Between A Man & A Woman!
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Domestic Violence: Popular ArticlesDomestic violence education and awareness is our primary mission and we would like to present some popular articles on domestic violence to hopefully help in that mission. NOTE: Please "bookmark" this site or "add to favorites" prior to viewing these articles so you can easily return here.
Is It Easier To Walk Away or Stay With a Partner Who Is Violent? Whether it is easier to leave a violent relationship or stay in the violence is a very complex issue that will never be as easily resloved as the question may appear. It is an established fact that most of the domestic violence incidents in this country are directed toward women and this article will focus on that point of view. I will not discuss children here for that makes any violent relationship much more complicated and would require much more discussion. Read entire article
The Domestic Violence Problem The domestic violence problem can probably be best described by the words of our President in his proclamation recognizing the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Read entire article
Domestic Violence Is Alive and Well My cell phone ringing woke me up at 11:00 p.m. that Friday night and as I looked at the number, I had no idea who would be calling so late. I recognized the voice, it was Sandy, a girl I had known for the past 10 years, but hadn't seen or heard from in the past three years. She was upset and crying and she said, "Can you help me?" Read entire article
No Excuse For Domestic Violence The experts tell us that the majority of domestic violence incidents involve men acting violently toward women and actually there are several "excuses" given by the abusive partner for violent behavior in a relationship involving domestic violence. Read entire article
How To Prevent Domestic Violence To Stop Domestic Violence, We Must Understand Just What It Is Domestic violence is at epidemic levels across these United States and even though both men and women suffer the affects of abusive, sometimes violent relationships, this article is designed to address domestic violence against women. The statistics show us that the majority of domestic violence victims are women and the majority . . . Read entire article
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On average, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in this country every day. |
| This web site was designed for the sole purpose of providing information on the subject of domestic violence. The web site was neither intended to provide professional advice on the subject of domestic violence nor should information contained herein be used in making personal decisions in your own particular situation (other than the decision to get help). There are many complex issues surrounding domestic violence which should only be addressed by professionals who are trained in this area. You are the only one who can get help in your situation. There are those who care about you and are concerned for your safety, but their non-professional involvement could possibly make your circumstances worse. Never let anyone talk you into doing anything that isn't right for you. |
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