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:
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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