Relationship violence can be defined as, "Threats or assaults by one person against another in a familia or intimate partner-styled relation in an attemp to control or alter another's behavior through the use of fear, force, or humiliation, regardless of age or gender." Acts of relationship abuse are usually categorized as: physical, emotional, sexual, and economic.
Consider the following behaviors:
Name calling, constant insults, criticism or humiliation
Extreme jealousy leading t control or constant monitoring
Being isolalted from friends or family
Using anger "loss of temper" to get something
Threats to take children away
Threats to kill or hurt (the individual, family members, childrn, or pets)
Threats with weapons
Destruction of property, including clothing, household furnishings, personal items, valuable items
Sexual attacks, forcing unwanted sex or sexual acts
Economic control, denial of access to banking accounts, taking money
Using immigration status as a threat (taking documents, calling authorities)
Regardless of gender or age, if you or someone you know is experiencing one or more of these behaviors please call the Safe Place Faith Community number below and leave a message.
We have trained staff and volunteers ready to listen, ready to believe in you or those you love, and ready to offer assistance. Don't hesitate to ask for help.
No spouse, friend, or relative has the right to harm or hurt those they love or who are in their care.
Call Safe Place Faith Community: (619)663-9785 and we will get back to you or call the Domestic Violence Hotline at (888)385-4657.
In any emergency or if you are experiencing a serious threat to your health or safety do not hesitat to call 911.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP WITH THIS MINISTRY?
We are a Safe Place Faith Community: Providing safety, resources, and hope to those experiencing violence in their everyday relationships. Read the brochure at right to learn more about the program.
Nan D'Anna 619-663-9785 Leave a message, please. Meeting information Meetings are held on an as needed basis.
Mission or goal Safe Place Faith Community provides support to parishioners, their family and friends who suspect or know of domestic violence in their everyday relationships.
Volunteer team members are trained to listen and offer assistance to inquiries about child, elder or intimate partner abuse.
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