Thu Sep 5, 2013, 04:11 PM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
Domestic violence resources
This discussion thread is pinned. If you are or someone you know is in a situation where there is physical or emotional abuse here is a list of numbers and directories so you can get some help/advice for the situation. In an emergency call 911 or your country’s emergency service number if you need immediate assistance or have already been hurt.
In the US: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224 Canada: call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-363-9010 UK: call Women’s Aid at 0808 2000 247 Australia: Call 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732. The website also allows you to chat with a qualified and experienced counsellor New Zealand: Women’s Refuge - 0800733843 Are You Ok - 0800 456 450 (the website is full of information and support services contacts for families experiencing violence). Worldwide: Visit International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies for a global lists of helplines, shelters, and crisis centres. I found this info here. (Trigger warning)
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redqueen | Sep 2013 | OP |
Warpy | Sep 2013 | #1 | |
redqueen | Sep 2013 | #2 | |
redqueen | Sep 2013 | #3 | |
IronLionZion | May 2014 | #10 | |
ismnotwasm | Sep 2013 | #4 | |
ismnotwasm | Sep 2013 | #5 | |
redqueen | Sep 2013 | #6 | |
BainsBane | Sep 2013 | #7 | |
Sheri | Nov 2013 | #8 | |
redqueen | Apr 2014 | #9 | |
redqueen | Jun 2014 | #11 | |
lovemydog | Sep 2014 | #12 |
Response to redqueen (Original post)
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 04:22 PM
Warpy (105,841 posts)
1. Is it abuse?
Here is the most comprehensive checklist I've found:
http://www.cdh.org/medical-services/services-a-z/emergency/domestic-abuse/abusive-behavior-checklist.aspx |
Response to Warpy (Reply #1)
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 04:30 PM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
2. Thanks.
It's critical to learn to spot these signs early on.
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Response to redqueen (Original post)
Tue Sep 24, 2013, 03:56 PM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
3. Kick wih a shareable list of signs that you're in an abusive relationship.
Response to redqueen (Reply #3)
Wed May 28, 2014, 09:52 AM
IronLionZion (41,562 posts)
10. Yup
They should really share stuff like this right in high school, for those who don't have any experience yet on what a healthy relationship is supposed to be like. I wish someone had told me years ago.
This is important info. |
Response to redqueen (Original post)
Tue Sep 24, 2013, 03:58 PM
ismnotwasm (40,924 posts)
4. Excellent
I wish we could pin this to the top, and add to it as needed
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Response to ismnotwasm (Reply #5)
Tue Sep 24, 2013, 11:15 PM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
6. Thanks for suggesting it.
If it helps one person, it's worth it.
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Response to redqueen (Original post)
Thu Sep 26, 2013, 04:33 AM
BainsBane (52,406 posts)
7. I've been wondering if anyone would be interested in a domestic violence
survivors group?
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Response to redqueen (Original post)
Fri Nov 15, 2013, 11:13 AM
Sheri (310 posts)
8. nice list. glad it's pinned. nt
Response to redqueen (Original post)
Thu Apr 3, 2014, 04:53 PM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
9. Wanted to add this, for the US: Women Called Moses
Response to redqueen (Original post)
Sun Jun 8, 2014, 01:06 PM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
11. The Aspire News app
This app is for people who are stuck for whatever reason in abusive relationships. It is disguised as a regular news app, but when you go to the "Help" section of the app, it leads you to domestic violence resources, and it has a "Go" button which when pressed, alerts local authorities as well as local shelters, and starts recording everything that is going on.
If the user is looking up resources and the abuser comes near, they can simply press an "X" button and it will load a random news page. It does the same for the actual foundation site. It is a free app, available for both Android and Apple. |
Response to redqueen (Original post)
Sat Sep 6, 2014, 05:58 AM
lovemydog (11,833 posts)
12. Huge K & R
I'm linking this thread to one that I started in GD.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5490974 Thank you redqueen! |