What You Can Do
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What You Can Do |
WHAT INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES CAN DO
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Call the police if you see or hear evidence of domestic violence
or sexual assault.
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Speak out publicly against domestic violence
and sexual assault.
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Take action personally against domestic violence/sexual
assault when a neighbor, a co-worker, a friend, or a family member is involved or being abused.
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Express your support to someone whom you believe is a victim of domestic violence/sexual
assault and/or refer them to for confidential support and counseling at New Day Shelter.
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Help others become informed by inviting
a speaker to your church, professional organization, civic group, or workplace.
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Learn about domestic violence
and sexual assault services in your community provided by New Day Shelter.
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Contribute your time, resources or money to support New Day Shelter. |
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Expand education and awareness efforts to increase positive attitudes towards non-violence and encourage individuals to report family violence
or sexual assault.
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Form coordinating councils or tasks forces to assess the problem, develop and action plan, and monitor progress.
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Mandate training in domestic violence/sexual
assault for all social services and criminal justice professionals.
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Advocate laws and judicial procedures at the state and local levels that support and protect battered women
and sexual assault victims.
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FUND SHELTERS ADEQUATELY
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Establish medical protocols to help physicians and other health care professionals identify and help victims of domestic abuse/sexual
assault.
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(SOURCE: Adapted from: "Preventing Violence Against Women: Not Just a Women's Issue," the National Crime Prevention Council, 1995.) |
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Begin to think about how you can plan for your own safety and the safety of your children. Waiting for the abuser to change and trying harder to please the abuser will not work. |
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If you think you are in immediate danger, you probably are. You are the only one who can predict when things are getting really bad and dangerous. Leave immediately or call the police. |
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Contact New Day Shelter (1-800-924-4132) in Ashland, for free, confidential counseling and advocacy. Tell them what has happened, and ask them about options. |
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Get help to end your violent behavior. Hurting the people you love will cost your their trust and respect and your own self-respect as well. You may lose your loved ones permanently.
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Realize that you can change if you want to change.
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Call New Day Shelter (1-800-924-4132) and ask for referrals to the local batterer's group or to expert therapists in your area. Don't wait until a judge requires you to go to a treatment program. |
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Let her/him know that you are afraid for her/his safety.
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Let her/him know that you are there for them when they want to talk.
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Don't except excuses for violence from people that you love.
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Call the police if you hear or suspect violence.
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Become knowledgeable about domestic violence/sexual
assault. Contact New Day Shelter (1-800-924-4132) for more information about domestic violence and resources available.
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Support New Day Shelter by contributing your time, resources or money. |
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Send mail to
shelter@centurytel.net with questions or comments about this web site. |