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Domestic Violence

Domestic violence (also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), dating abuse, or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.

At Daya we help people who are experiencing abuse from:

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  • An intimate partner, a spouse, or a dating partner

  • A family member or in-laws

  • A member of their household

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Some examples of domestic violence are: 

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  • Physical - pushing, slapping, hitting, punching, choking, or throwing objects

  • Sexual - forced, coerced, or unwanted sexual contact 

  • Emotional - blaming, constant criticism, name calling, bullying, yelling/screaming 

  • Psychological- denying abuse, silent treatments, fear tactics, threats of harm or death

  • Financial - controlling all finances and purchases, taking your money, opening credit cards in your name without your permission

  • Spiritual - not allowing you to practice your religion, forcing you to practice another religion, using religious text to justify their abuse

  • Digital- controlling your email, social media accounts, phone calls, or texts; posting on behalf of you online, sharing your private information online

  • Stalking- Tracking your car, phone, or movements; following you, showing up to your home or office unannounced to scare you.

Domestic violence follows a pattern in which each step is used to control, scare, or confuse you. This cycle has a tension phase, explosion phase, and honeymoon phase during which things appear normal to confuse you. 

​Domestic violence is not just a private matter or a woman’s issue, it is a public health issue that can affect anyone regardless of ethnicity, culture, education, religion, and socioeconomic status.

Our staff is trained to support you with:

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  • Safety planning & documentation

  • Understanding your rights

  • Legal Advocacy 

  • Counseling 

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