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
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