Relationship Violence
Relationship Violence
Relationship violence is the use of physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, economic, and/or sexual force by one person in a relationship to control or dominate another. Relationship violence affects people of all socio-economic, racial, religious, ethnic, and age groups. You can make a difference as a friend.
- You can say, "You look tired lately, is everything OK at home?" Make sure it is safe to talk in the surroundings.
- Listen and believe her/him. Don't blame the victim.
- Don't expect change right away.
- Offer phone numbers of domestic violence services.
- Offer to keep a bag of belongings and important documents at your house.
Resources for Relationship Violence Survivors
- Committee Organizing Rape Education (CORE)
- 206-543-4238
- Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Information Service (SARIS)
- 206-685-HELP (206-685-4357)
- New Beginnings, shelter and 24-hour hotline
- 206-522-9472
- Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN)
- 425-656-7867
- Eastside Domestic Violence Program
- 1-800-827-8840
- Domestic Violence Recorded Information Line
- 206-205-5555
