FAMILY VIOLENCE
No one deserves to be
abused
It is a crime for any person to intentionally cause
you any physical injury or threaten you with physical injury, even
if that person is a member or former member of your household.
Effects of Domestic Violence
1. Each year an estimated minimum of 3.3 million children
witness domestic violence.
2. Children from violent homes are at higher risk for alcohol/drug
abuse and juvenile delinquency.
3. 90% of children are aware of the violence directed at their mother.
4. Older children may be hurt while trying to protect their mother.
5. Intants may be injured while being held by their mother when
the batterer strikes out.
6. Children in homes where domestic violence occurs are 1500% more
likely to be abused or neglected than the national average.
My family is experiencing violence...
How is it affecting my
children?
Why is my partner hurting
us?
What can I do?
Domestic Violence is not
only a straight problem.
What happens when I call
911?
The Criminal Justice Process
If you feel that you or someone you know is in an
abusive relationship, there are many ways thaat you can get help
in Austin, Texas: APD Victim Services Family
Protection Unit
Legal Services Links:
Travis
County Attorney's Office
Travis
County District Attorney's Office
Legal Aid of Central Texas
Women's
Advocacy Project
Social Services Links:
APD Victim
Services
TCSO Victim
Services
SafePlace: Domestic Violence
and Sexual Assault Survival Center
Austin Child Guidance
Center
Additional Resources:
Domestic
Violence Hotlines and Resources
National Domestic Violence
Hotline
Violence Against Women
Office
Violence
Agaianst Men and Women
Family Violence Awareness
Page
Husband Battering
Child Abuse:
National Clearinghouse
on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent
Child Abuse America
National
Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse
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