Domestic abuse often escalates from threats and verbal abuse to violence. And while physical injury may be the most obvious danger, the emotional and psychological consequences of domestic abuse are also severe. Emotionally abusive relationships can destroy your self-worth, lead to anxiety and depression, and make you feel helpless and alone. No one should have to endure this kind of pain-and your first step to breaking free is recognizing that your situation is abusive. Once you acknowledge the reality of the abusive situation, then you can get the help you need.
National Domestic Violence Hotline numbers: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY 1-800-787-3224
The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers advice for victims here. That organization also provides services geared toward women who have immigrated to this country.
Battered immigrant women and children are among the most marginalized victims of domestic abuse in this country and face greater obstacles escaping violence. ICADV is committed to providing domestic violence legal responses to clients who are undocumented immigrants or at risk of losing documentation due to abuse, as well as victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and trafficking.
Helpguide.org offers help for abused and battered women here, including advice on making a plan to leave, being prepared for emergencies, and phone and internet safety tips.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence posted internet safety information here but warns,
Taking all of the actions on this page may not prevent an abuser from discovering your email and Internet activity. The safest way to find information on the Internet is to go to a safer computer. Some suggestions would be your local library, a friend's house or your workplace. Other safety suggestions: Change your password often, do not pick obvious words or numbers for your password, and make sure to include a combination of letters and numbers for your password.
Experts advise survivors of domestic violence to "take extra precautions to proect themselves from abusers who use identity as a means of power and control."
For those with a friend or loved one who may be in an abusive relationship, here are eight ways to support a domestic violence victim.
Helpguide.org also lists many "warning signs of domestic violence and abuse" near the bottom of this page.
The Iowa Judicial Branch has an overview of state criminal and civil laws pertaining to domestic violence here.
The American Bar Association provides resources for attorneys working on cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Children & Families of Iowa offers a range of domestic violence services and lists many Iowa crisis phone lines:
Iowa Crisis LinesIowa Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 942-0333Children & Families of Iowa
Local Crisis Line
(515) 243-6147Adel
(800) 440-4884Adel
Toll-Free Spanish
(800) 550-0004Ames
(800) 303-3488Atlantic
(800) 969-5123Burlington
(800) 693-1399Cedar Rapids
(800) 208-0388Clinton
(800) 381-9319Council Bluffs
(888) 612-0266Creston
(888) 782-6632Davenport (Iowa)
(563) 326-9191Decorah
(800) 383-2988Des Moines
(800) 942-0333Dubuque
(888) 332-5899Fort Dodge
(888) 356-2006Grundy Center
(888) 746-4673Iowa City
(800) 373-1043Keokuk
(800) 498-5095Marshalltown
(800) 779-3512Mason City
(800) 479-9071Muscatine
(563) 263-8080Oskaloosa
(800) 270-1620Ottumwa
(800) 464-8340Sioux Center
(local area codes only)
(800) 382-5603Sioux City
(Iowa, Nebraska, S. Dakota)
(800) 982-7233Spencer
(877) 362-4612Waverly
(800) 410-SAFEDIAA
(Deaf Iowans Against Abuse)
Toll Free TTY: (877) 244-0875
Relay Crisis Line: (877) 385-9011
Cell to Cell Text: (515) 770-3063L.U.N.A.
(Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer)
(866) 256-7668
Source: http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/5768/ten-links-related-to-domestic-violence-prevention-month
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