Domestic Violence Fact 4
Domestic Violence
Warning Signs
Excessive Jealousy: It is a sign of possesivness
and lack of trust
Quick Involvement: Pressure to commit before it feels comfortable
Blames Others: When things don't go right, it's always someone else's
fault
Overly Protective: Other person controls who you talk to, where you
go, how
You spend your money, etc.
Rigid sex roles: Does not want equality in a relationship
Overly sensitive: Person is easily hurt or becomes unusually angry when
Asked to help or participate in something he or she
Doesn't want to do.
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde: The partner seems to be two different people, at times
Charming and then angry, abusive or hurtful.
Using force or
Threatening to use
Force: During an argument, the person may physically restrain
You, throw objects or threaten to hurt you. Will later try
To explain by saying, "I was just mad."
Making A Safety Plan
Try to figure out warning signs before the assault.
Drinking and drugs, etc.
Are there physical signs? Clenched fists, threats,
A red face?
Try to get out or get help before anything starts.
Are there weapons at home? Can you get rid of
them?
Can you lock them up?
Teach the children to call the police.
Can you get the neighbors to call the police?
Create ways to get out of the house
Carry identification at all times.
Domestic Violence Facts - Four continued
Safety At Work
If you fear for your safety, inform your employer
and your
immediate supervisor of the situation.
Give address and work phone number to a minimal
number
of people. The less the person knows about your
whereabouts, the better.
Post photos of the person you fear.
Ask your supervisor whether you can vary your
work
hours to lessen the chances of being stalked.
Source:
Haven, Michigan
