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Victim Assistance

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Do you know someone in an abusive relationship?

Do you recognize any of these common tactics used by an abuser to control their spouse or partner?

--Verbally insults, demeans, or threatens
--Isolates from family, friends, or other people
--Organizes schedules with intent to follow or harass
--Limits mobility or access to money
--Explodes into a rage and assaults physically or sexually
--Strangles, punches, slaps, kicks, or uses other forms of violence
--Excuses each attack and makes promises to change

If you know someone you think is being abused, there are many civilian and military resources available to help victims remain safe.

  


DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM ADVOCATES

Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates provide a broad range of services to military-affiliated victims of domestic abuse. Advocacy services are provided with the goal of increasing victim safety and autonomy.

Services include but are not limited to: 

  • Crisis reponse
  • Individualized safety assessment and safety planning
  • Accompaniment to court and other legal appoinments
  • Assisting with requesting military or civilian protective orders
  • Transportation on a case-by-case basis
  • Provide education on the dynamics of domestic violence
  • Linking victims to valuable resources in both the civilian and military communities


DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM ADVOCATES

Navy after hours Victim Advocate

757-438-4180

Little Creek-Fort Story

757-462-7563

Norfolk

757-444-2102

Northwest

757-421-8770

Oceana/Dam Neck

757-433-2912

Portsmouth

757-953-7801

Yorktown

757-887-4301

Army (Ft Eustis)

757-817-6149

National Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE


 

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