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October is Domestic Violence Prevention month and the men and women of law enforcement are committed to stopping violence in the home. Every nine seconds a woman is battered by her husband, boyfriend or live-in partner in the United States. When brutality includes family members or people involved in a relationship, it is termed as “domestic violence” – and it is against the law. Until recent years, domestic violence was considered a private family matter. That is no longer the case, especially in the eyes of law enforcement. Oftentimes victims do not realize they are in an abusive relationship. If your husband, boyfriend or partner does the following, you are being abused:

• is exceptionally moody or has a frightening temper
• prevents you from seeing your friends or family
• threatens to hurt or kill you, your children, your family, friends or pets
• yells at you, reprimands you or demeans you in public
• hits, slaps, pushes or shoves you, pulls your hair or inflicts physical injury on you in any way
• prevents you from getting or keeping a job
• keeps you from leaving the house or locks you out of the house
• does not allow you to know about family finances or keeps you in poverty

If you are a victim or you know someone who is a victim of domestic violence, there is help out there for you:

• If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1.
• Call Women in Distress for emergency shelter and resources, counseling or ongoing needs. You may also visit www.womenindistress.com for additional information about the services they provide.
• You can report abuse against children or the elderly by calling 1.800.96.ABUSE.

It goes without saying that any violent crime is unacceptable, but when crimes are committed by a family member or person of trust it is especially disturbing. If you are a victim, you are not alone, your local law enforcement agency and Women in Distress will help you.

http://www.privatedetectivesrus.com

1-800-433-0073