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POTENTIAL INDICATORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Jul 14, 1999

In general, women who are abused physically are often isolated. Their partners tend to control their lives to a great extent as well as verbally degrade them. Some examples are:

 Not being able to use the telephone;

 She is forbidden from seeing friends unless he is along;

 The man has exclusive control over all money and household financial matters; and

 She is not allowed in the decision making process at home

If you know someone who is a victim of domestic abuse they can get help. They can call 880-3000 for assistance. Phones are manned from 7:30 am to 11pm and evening and midnight investigators may be in at other hours. For help call 862-8600; call 911 if it is an emergency.