Red flags of an abusive person

include someone who:

• Wants to move very quickly into a relationship​

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• Does not respect boundaries

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• Is excessively jealous and accuses his or her partner of having affairs

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• Must know where his or her partner is at all times; frequently calls, emails, and texts to monitor his or her partner; forces his or her partner to check in at certain intervals throughout the day

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• Criticizes or puts down his or her partner, particularly by name-calling and negative criticism such as , "crazy," "stupid," and/or "you are undesirable or that no one would ever want or love you"

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• Says one thing and does another

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• Takes no responsibility for their behavior and blames others

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• Blames the failure of previous relationships on his or her past partners

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• Grew up in an abusive or violent home

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• Insists that his or her partner stop spending time with friends or family or that he or she withdraws from activities and hobbies

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• Rages out of control and is impulsive

Barriers to Leave

Why do victims sometimes return to their abuser?

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Cyberstalking & Stalking

Stalking is an unwanted, harassing, and threatening behavior that..

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Confidentiality & Safety

It is important to not compromise your safety and therefore...

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Batterers Intervention Program

(BIP) is designed to help defendants convicted of a domestic violence crime with...

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Children & Abuse

Make sure your child knows that you believe he/she has the right to make choices...

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Things Men Can Do to Stop Rape

Be aware of pop culture's messages...

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Impact on Victims

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The impact of stalking and cyber-stalking is real and disruptive to the victim’s life and peace of mind. Victims of stalking and cyber-stalking may develop an emotional, physical, and psychological trauma such as:

• Sleep disturbances

• Hyper vigilance

• Recurring nightmares

• High Levels of stress

• Eating disturbances

• A feeling of being out of control

• A pervasive sense of the loss of personal safety

• Social anxiety

• Depression