Domestic Violence Victims
Domestic Violence Victims
The Domestic Violence Victims Service is a support service that aims to help individuals who have been affected by domestic violence. The service offers a safe and confidential environment for people to discuss their experiences and seek guidance on how to stay safe and cope with the impact of domestic violence. The discussions cover a range of important topics that can help individuals understand the nature of domestic violence, its effects on mental and physical health, and how to seek legal and medical assistance. The service strives to empower individuals to take control of their lives and move toward a future free from violence and abuse.:
- Victim service information in the area.
- Help navigating the outside services.
- Education Group
- Safety planning
- Case management services
- Effects of domestic violence on children and more.
- Counseling
Red Flags of Abuse
- Telling you that you never do anything right.
- Showing extreme jealousy of your friends or time spent away from them. refusing to provide money for necessary expenses.
- Preventing or discouraging you from spending time with others, particularly friends, family members, or peers.
- Insulting, demeaning, or shaming you, especially in front of others.
- Preventing you from making your own decisions about working or attending school.
- Controlling finances in the household without discussion, such as taking your money or refusing to provide money for necessary expenses.
- Pressuring you to have sex or perform sexual acts you are not comfortable with.
- Pressuring you to use drugs or alcohol.
- Intimidating you through threatening looks or actions.
- Insulting your parenting or threatening to harm or take away your children or pets.
- Intimidating you with weapons like guns, knives, bats, or mace.
- Destroying your belongings or your home.
To become a Domestic Violence Victims service client, please call Crown Counseling at (219)
663-6353 to schedule an intake appointment and pricing.
