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What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence (DV) is when someone you know and love hurts you. It can be a family member, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, or common-law spouse. 

DV can be physical, verbal, emotional or economic abuse. 

If you are afraid of the person you live with; 
If you have been hit, kicked, pushed, grabbed or had things thrown at you; 
If you aren't allowed to go out, get a job, or go to school without permission; 
If someone takes your money, your hearing aid, your TTY; 
If you are kept from your friends or family; 
If someone threatens you, your children, or pets; 

You may be a victim of DV.

 

 

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