Domestic Violence: It's EVERYBODY'S Business!

Please join us in supporting Domestic Violence Awareness  Month!

Stop Domestic Violence!

Domestic violence should not happen to anybody.
Ever. Period.

But it does-and when it does, there is help. Maybe you lived with abuse, maybe it happened just once; maybe you work or live next to someone who is being abused right now.

Domestic violence not only affects those who are abused, but also has a substantial effect on family members, friends, co-workers, other witnesses, and the community at large.

Children, who grow up witnessing domestic violence, are among those seriously affected by this crime. Frequent exposure to violence in the home not only predisposes children to numerous social and physical problems, but also teaches them that violence is a normal way of life- therefore, increasing their risk of becoming society's next generation of victims and abusers.

Question of the Day:

One in how many women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime?

Please come back Monday for the answer and our next question.

Pinal County Attorney’s Office
Community Services Division
Victim Services Unit
Contact information
1 800 208 6897

For more information on receiving assistance, please contact the following resources:

Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Tel.: 602 279 2900 or 800 782 6400
www.azcadv.org

National Center for Victims of Crime
Tel.: 800 211 7996
www.ncvc.org

National Organization for Victims Assistance (NOVA)
Tel.: 800 TRY NOVA
www.trynova.org

Victims’ Assistance Legal Organization
Tel.: 703 748 0811
www.valor-national.org

Childhelp USA
Tel.: 800-4Child
www.childhelpusa.org

National Center on Elder Abuse
Tel.: 800-677-1116
www.ncea.aoa.gov

National Coalition Against D.V.
Tel.: 800 799 SAFE (National D.V. Hotline)
www.ncadv.org

Community Information and Referral
Tel.: 602 263 8856 or 800 352 3792 (27/7 Hotline)