| LIFE SAVERS In crisis, calls taken 24/1-800-273-talk www.crisislink.org If you are in an unsafe relationship, only view the sites below if you are sure your history is not being tracked on the computer you are using. Otherwise…take the information to somewhere safe. If you are the family member or friend of someone you know or suspect is in an unsafe relationship…use the following resources to recognize the signs and learn how you can best be helpful and supportive. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WEBSITES MARYLAND - http://www.mnadv.org DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - http://www.dccadv.org VIRGINIA - http://www.vadv.org National Domestic Violence Hot line 800-799-7233 (Voice) 800-787-3224 (TTY) HELP FOR TEENS www.loveisrespect.org 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 TTY ELDER ABUSE 1-800-677-1116 FOR MEN WHO ARE ABUSED HOW TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTIONS WOMEN...NEVER GET TOO BUSY TO NEGLECT YOUR MONTHLY SELF BREAST EXAM AND YOUR ANNUAL MAMMOGRAM FOR THOSE AGE OR FAMILY HISTORY APPROPRIATE. “For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God you may receive the promise” – Hebrews 10:36 |
| SAFETY MEASURES Think of a safe place to go if an argument occurs - avoid rooms with no exits (bathroom), or rooms with weapons (kitchen). Think about and make a list of safe people to contact. Keep change with you at all times. Memorize all important Establish a "code word" or "sign" so that family, friends, teachers or co-workers know when to call for help. Keep all your important documents together and in a place that you can easily get to to take with you in the event you decide to leave. |
| DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence |
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