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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Are you in an abusive and potentially violent relationship? (Click here for the self evaluation)

  • Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence:

  • For women aged 15 to 44, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury.
     

  • Children living in a home where the mother is abused are also more likely to receive mistreatment or neglect by the abuser. Children who witness abuse are victims as well. 

  • If violence occurs once in a dating relationship, it is likely to occur again. The majority (from 47%-87%) of violence occurs during either the steady or serious dating phase of the relationship.

    One secret that should not be kept is when you are being abused by a spouse or loved one. If you are being hit, kicked, punched or verbally assaulted by your spouse, partner, or significant other you must stop taking the abuse. There are many resources within the communities of Archdiocese of Cincinnati to help.    

         If you need assistance, contact the Ohio Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 934-9840.   The National Domestic Violence Hotline number is (800) 799-7233 (800-799-SAFE).

    On October 22, 2008 the Ohio Department of Public Safety issued more NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS in the SPECIAL EDITION—DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH document.  Click Special Edition.pdf to read the document.

    The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) document, When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women http://www.usccb.org/laity/help.shtml

    Click USSCCB PRESENTATION

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