Welcome
Support for those who suffer or have suffered domestic violence. Domestic violence is any violence within the home; sometimes called family violence. Family violence may include elder abuse, child abuse or sibling abuse.
- Founded On:
- May 19th, 2009
- Founded By:
- Mimi11
- Members:
- 26
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kimmeee 
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Latest Activity
- kimmeee uploaded a New Photo 11/17
- kimmeee wrote a Journal Entry 11/17
- kimmeee wrote a Journal Entry 11/14
- GreenGirl66 started a Goal 11/4
- GreenGirl66 wrote a Journal Entry 11/4
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Safety Plan
Posted by Mimi11 - 05/19/09, 05:08 pm~Call the Police ~Avoid Being Isolated ~Tell Someone ~Do Not Feel Shame ~Know This Is Not Your Fault ~Keep A Record Of Abuse And Hide The Record ~Develop An Exit Plan That Does Not Involve Confronting The Abuser ***Pack a bag that includes a change of clothes and personal essent...
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Phone Numbers for USA, Canada, UK & Worldwide
Posted by Mimi11 - 05/19/09, 04:46 pmNational Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233toll-free numberNational Center on Elder Abuse1-202-898-2586NOT a toll-free numberNational Elder Care Locator1-800-677-1116toll-free numberNational Child Abuse Hotline1-800-4~A~CHILDTDD (for the hearing impaired)1-900-2~A~CHILDwebsite: www.childhelpusa...
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What can you do to help?
Posted by Mimi11 - 05/19/09, 04:40 pmTake a stand. Call 911 whenever you witness domestic violence. If you know someone in an abusive relationship, refer her/him to the NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (1-800-799-SAFE) to find a local group to help. Work to end oppresion: racism, sexism, homophobia, classism, anti-semitism, ab...
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By kimmeee
11/14/09 9:52 am I am out! - new and very scared!
- Dealing with the abuse
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10/04/09 2:14 am My Journal Entry - Suggestions?
- New to this group,
- Healing before commiting!
- when will the strength come???
- need advice.
- I'm outta here...finally!
- Introduction
- Hi Everyone
- News: U.S. Grants Asylum to Battered Women
- Don't....
- Help/hope for abusers?
- Suggestions for Helping Victims
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I'm With You
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Hug
kimmeee
(05/20/09)
Group hug for all those brave enough to step forward . We will walk together, hand in hand, until we can all walk alone. Strong enough to stand. Big healing hugs to all of us.. Kimmee
