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.
Thanks for your support of our staff and our programs
"I want to thank you
and commend Teller County Public Health for your very pro-active
support of both our staff and our programs. We are especially happy to have
your assistance with our premier goal of encouraging (and even enticing) our
area youth to get outdoors." Keith, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
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