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What is Domestic or Partner Violence?

The U.S. department of Justice defines domestic violence as "a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner."

Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological and include any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure or wound.

Domestic violence is no respecter of race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to anyone.

Resources include:

·         Teller County Victim Assistance Program:  victim advocate Jan McKamy  719-687-9262

·         24-hour Crisis Line 719-633-3819 available through TESSA.  Also visit TESSA's website.

·         Aspen Mine Center 719-689-3584 ext. 118

 
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