Domestic Violence-What Can We Do To Stop It?

If you are in immediate danger, call 911, your local domestic violence program hotline, or the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 1-800-799-7233. For resources in Tennessee, call - 1-800-356-6767.

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Domestic Violence Is Not A Personal Problem Between

A Man & A Woman!

Domestic Violence:

What Can We Do To Stop It?

Domestic violence not only affects the women victims, but domestic violence is also affecting our children, our economy and every part of our daily lives.

What Each One Of Us Can Do To Help Stop Domestic Violence:

Refuse to accept violence in your own life.

Speak out publicly against domestic violence.

Call the police if you witness a domestic violence incident.

Learn the facts about domestic violence.

Encourage your neighborhood watch or block association to become as concerned with watching out for domestic violence as with burglaries and other crimes.

Reach out to support someone whom you believe is a victim of domestic violence and/or talk with a person you believe is being abusive.

Help others become informed about domestic violence, by inviting speakers to your church, professional organization, civic group, or workplace.

Ask your pastor to hold a special service for domestic violence victims and survivors.

Write your state senators and let them know your feelings about domestic violence.

Hold fund raising activities to support the fight against domestic violence.

Support domestic violence counseling programs, public awareness programs and shelters.

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What Can Communities Do To Prevent Domestic Violence?

Expand education and awareness efforts to increase positive attitudes toward nonviolence and encourage individuals to report domestic violence.

Form task forces to assess the problem of domestic violence, develop an action plan, and monitor progress.

Mandate training in domestic violence for all social services and criminal justice professionals.

Advocate laws and judicial procedures at the state and local levels that support and protect battered women and end domestic violence.

Recruit and train volunteers to staff hotlines, accompany victims to court, and provide administrative support to domestic violence shelters and victim services.

Establish medical protocols to help physicians and other health care personnel identify and help victims of domestic violence.

Fund domestic violence shelters adequately.

Source: "Domestic Violence Awareness Handbook",

U.S. Department of Agriculture Safety, Health and Employee Welfare Division

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Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

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The National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Help

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On average, more than three women are murdered

by their husbands or boyfriends in this country every day.

This web site was designed for the sole purpose of providing information on the subject of domestic violence. The web site was neither intended to provide professional advice on the subject of domestic violence nor should information contained herein be used in making personal decisions in your own particular situation (other than the decision to get help). There are many complex issues surrounding domestic violence which should only be addressed by professionals who are trained in this area. You are the only one who can get help in your situation. There are those who care about you and are concerned for your safety, but their non-professional involvement could possibly make your circumstances worse. Never let anyone talk you into doing anything that isn't right for you.

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