Domestic Violence Task Force - Patient Information
Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Partner abuse and partner violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence may be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, or economic. Such actions (or threats of actions) may frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure, or wound someone.
» Rhode Island Domestic Violence Fact Sheet (PDF)
» National Domestic Violence Fact Sheet (PDF)
Are You Being Abused?
Here are some guidelines to help you determine whether or not you are in an emotionally, physically or sexually abusive relationship.
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Obstacles to Leaving a Violent Relationship
Leaving an abusive relationship is difficult for many reasons. Learn more about the hurdles many women encounter while trying to leave.
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Personalized Safety Plan
Staying safe must be your first consideration. Here are some of the things to think about before you decide it's time to leave.
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Local Resources for Abused Women
RI Victims of Crime Helpline 800-494-8100
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence 401-467-9940 www.ricadv.org
Day One 401-421-4100
Women’s Center of Rhode Island (Providence/East Providence) 401-861-2760
Sojourner House (Providence/North Providence) 401-658-4334
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center 401-723-3057
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (Kent County/Cranston/Johnston/North Providence/Scituate/Foster) 401-738-1700
Domestic Violence Resource Center (Washington County) 401-782-3990
Women's Resource Center of Newport/Bristol Counties 401-846-5263
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence 888-774-2900
MA Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence 877-785-2020
