1. UNDERSTANDING
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EVE’s Mission
To provide shelter and supportive services for the victims of
domestic violence while seeking to end domestic violence through
public awareness and community education.
PROVIDING SHELTER & SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE  www.eveinc.org

2. What is Domestic Violence?
 Causing or attempting to cause physical or mental
harm to a family or household member.
 Placing a family or household member in fear of
physical or mental harm.
 Causing or attempting to cause a family or
household member to engage in involuntary
sexual activity by force, threat of force, or duress.
 Engaging in activity toward a family or household
member that would cause a reasonable person to
feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened,
harassed or molested.

3. Facts & Statistics
Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women.
 95% of domestic violence victims are
women.
 Women ages 16-24 are at a higher risk of
experiencing domestic violence.
 Domestic violence affects women of all
ages, races, ethnicities, educational
backgrounds and socioeconomic levels.
 Men can also be victims of domestic
violence, sexual assault and stalking.

4. Family or Household Member
 Spouse or former spouse
 Dating Relationship
 Sexual Relationship
 Related to or formerly related to by marriage
 Has child or children in common
 Minor child of an individual listed above

5. Types of Abuse
 Physical
 Emotional
 Stalking
 Economic
 Sexual
 Electronic/Cyber

6. Power & Control

7. Why Do People Stay in Abusive
Relationships?
 Fear
 Lack of Resources
 Isolation
 Cultural or Religious Beliefs
 Family Values
 Hope
 Love
 Shame
 Children

8. Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships
 Sudden or extreme emotional attachment
 Jealousy
 Controlling Behavior
 Blames others for problems/feelings
 Use of force during intimacy
 Verbal abuse
 Isolation
 Past abuse
 Threats of violence
 Breaking or striking objects

9. How to Help
 Listen
 Believe
 Do not judge
 Be supportive
 Tell them the violence is not their fault
 Support their right to make their own decisions
 Provide resource information
 Educate yourself
 Protect their privacy

10. EVE’s Mission & Services
Our mission is to provide shelter and supportive services for the victims of
domestic violence while seeking to end domestic violence through public
awareness and community education.
24 Hour Crisis Line (517) 372-5572
Emergency Shelter
Personal Protection Order Assistance
Non-Residential and Residential Advocacy
Counseling – Individual and Support Groups
Child & Family Services
Dating Violence Prevention & Community Education