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What Is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as
part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another.
It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity
of domestic violence can vary dramatically; however, the one constant component of domestic violence is
one partner’s consistent efforts to maintain power and control over the other.


Domestic violence is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community regardless of age, economic status,
sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. It is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and
​controlling behavior that is only a fraction of a systematic pattern of dominance and control.

Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and in severe cases, even death.
The devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences of domestic violence can
cross generations and last a lifetime.

Domestic Violence can be:
  • Emotional (This includes but is not limited to):
    • Extreme displays of jealousy and/or possession
    • Intimidation
    • Blaming you for their problems
    • Degrading and/or disrespectful behavior and comments
    • Withholding communication
    • Social isolation (i.e.. preventing you from seeing friends or family)
    • Threats of physical or sexual violence
  • Verbal (This includes but is not limited to):
    • Name-calling
    • Yelling
    • Criticizing your appearance
    • Actions and/or beliefs
    • Humiliating you in public
  • Sexual (This includes but is not limited to):
    • ​Sexual activity following a physically abuse incident
    • Threats of infidelity
    • Coerced sex acts
    • Forcible intercourse
  • Economic (This includes but is not limited to):
    • ​Refusing to share control of family finances
    • Destroying, giving away or selling your property without consent
    • Using money as a tool to control your behavior or get what they want
  • Physical (This includes but is not limited to):
    • ​Slapping, hitting, punching, kicking
    • Physical restraint
    • Aggravated assault
    • Forcing someone to take drugs

The Power and Control Wheel​

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The Cycle of Violence

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Every 9 seconds in the U.S., a woman is assaulted or beaten.
(Texas Council on Family Violence)


What To Do

If you are in need of help
 contact a crisis advocate now!
24 hours a day 7 days a week

​Toll Free: (844) 525-0160



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"Stay Away" Orders

Temporary Restraining Order vs. Protective Order

Temporary Restraining Orders and Protective Orders are sometimes used interchangeably BUT they serve different purposes.

A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) can include orders necessary to protect your property, your safety, or the safety of your children until a temporary orders hearing can be held (​source).
A Protective Order (PO) is different from a TRO.


​If you or your children have experienced family violence, you may need a protective order. 

What is a Protective Order?

A court order that protects you from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. Violence can include sexual assault. To learn more about Protective Orders, click the Protective Order Kit button below.

This resource will:
1.  Answer FAQs about Protective Orders
2. Provide the information and documents needed for filing a Protective Order on your own 
3. Give examples of what a properly completed Protective Order will look like

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Protective Order Kit
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