STOP THE VIOLENCE…
Verbal and Emotional Abuse = Domestic Violence
Together Let’s Break the Silence and Break the Cycle!
Until violence stops, Diamond’s House will be there to provide SHELTER & HOPE!
Invites you to join the DIAMOND’S HOUSE-STOP THE VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN.
Kickoff Campaign
August 13, 2011
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
Portsmouth, Virginia
1:00PM—3:00PM
This is a FREE event
You must register online at Diamond’s House-Stop the Violence Campaign
- We will have uplifting speakers from the local and Maryland/D.C. area
- We will hear accounts from victims who have endured domestic violence
- We will provide information on statistics, awareness, resources and what we can do as friends and family for victims who may be experiencing Domestic Violence or violence in general
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.thehotline.org
Virginia’s Family Violence & Sexual Assault
www.vadv.org
Charlottesville, VA: 434-979-9002
Richmond, VA: 804-377-0335
Domestic Abuse Hotline for Men and Women
www.dahmw.org
1-888-7HELPLINE (1-888-743-5754)
There is no way to tell for sure if someone is experiencing domestic violence. Those who are battered, and those who abuse, come in all genders, shapes, sizes, colors, economic classes, sexual orientations and personality types. Victims are not always passive with low self-esteem, and batterers do not always exhibit frequent violent or hateful behavior to their partners, especially in front of others. Most people experiencing relationship violence do not tell others what goes on at home. So how do you tell? Look for the signs. Here are some signs to look for:
* Injuries and excuses
* Absences from work or school low self-esteem
* Accusations of having affairs
* Personality changes
* Fear of conflict
* Not knowing what one wants or how one feels
* Blaming others for everything
* Self-blame
* Aggressive or care-taking behavior in children
Don’t forget to register online at Diamond’s House-Stop the Violence Campaign
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[...] Let’s break the cycle of violence! Domestic Violence is definitely on the rise! Domestic violence is a widespread social issue that affects thousands of people each year. Domestic violence is something that affects every one of us in our community. It doesn’t matter what your race, age, gender or religion is, or how much your yearly income is. It does not discriminate! [...]