{"id":44,"date":"2021-03-08T18:07:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T18:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dasas-mccook.org\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:18:07","slug":"domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dasas-mccook.org\/index.php\/domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Domestic Violence (also called intimate partner violence\/abuse) is a pattern of violent and coercive behaviors used to establish power and control over an intimate partner through fear and intimidation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual, economic, or spiritual.  Domestic violence is a serious problem and can occur in any relationship.  An individual’s size, strength, politics or personality does not determine whether he or she can be abused or be an abuser.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Domestic violence does not discriminate. It happens in both heterosexual and same-sex relationship<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It can happen regardless of one’s age, sex, race, ethnicity, religious or cultural beliefs, sexual orientation, education, and socio-economic status. The bottom line is that abusive behavior is never acceptable, whether it\u2019s coming from a man, a woman, a teenager, or an older adult. You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe.  You do not deserve to be abused, nor are you responsible for the abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Computers, tablets and smartphones can easily be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are afraid your devices are being monitored, visit techsafety.org<\/a> on a safe computer for more detailed information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are examples of a person’s behavior or personality that may be a warning that a person may be abusive. If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship or be at risk for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n