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Domestic Violence

It is a pattern of assaultive and controlling behaviors, including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks against the victim as well as against children, property or pets. These behaviors spring from the perpetrator's need for power and control. Anyone could become a victim of domestic violence. It crosses all economical, educational, religious, racial, cultural, geographic, and lifestyle lines.

Click HERE to see the Power & Equality Wheels. These show the differences between a relationship based on power and control and a relationship based on equality.

You can take the Abusive Relationship Quiz HERE.

Be prepared! Safety is of utmost importance when leaving an abusive situation. Click HERE to view a safety plan and a checklist of items that may be good to take with you when you leave.

Know the facts about domestic violence and sexual assault. Click HERE.

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault is forced, manipulated or coerced sexual contact. It includes rape, child sexual abuse, same-sex assault, acquaintance rape, drug facilitated rape, harassment and marital rape.

Rape is not about uncontrollable sexual urges; it is an attach to inflict physical and emotional violence and humiliation on the victim. The perpetrator exerts power and control over the victim using sex as a weapon.

Anyone can be a victim of sexual assault. Women, men and children of all ages, races, income levels and levels of education, can be victimized.

You can learn more about sexual assault and what you can do if you've been sexually assaulted by clicking HERE.

Being Sexually Assaulted is not your fault. If you are afraid to report being sexually assaulted and you just want to talk to someone about what happened, you can call Haven House. 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-440-4633.