Domestic Violence

In a relationship, partners talk to each other when an issue arises. A partner should not respond to problems with violence. Everyone deserves to be in a healthy and loving relationship free of abusive behavior.

Domestic violence involves an intentional pattern of physical, emotional, economic, and other tactics used to instill fear and to coerce intimate partners to act against their own will or best interests.

Resources are available if you or someone you know needs help.

In the United States, one in four women and one in seven men have experienced some form of severe violence from an intimate partner.

Domestic violence survivors may feel like they did something wrong to cause the abuse. It is never appropriate for someone to be violent against another person. This violence is based on gaining power and control.