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Transitions Family Violence Services assist adult and child victims through the provision of shelter, counseling, advocacy, and education services. transitionsfvs.org Hampton, VA Joined October 2012

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9 years ago

Less than 2% of Domestic Violence offenders ever spend a day in jail. This has to change.

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Silence empowers abusers. Speaking out encourages survivors.

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Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors used to exert power and control over an intimate partner. No one should wield power over another.

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9 years ago

Did you know: The rule of thumb in English law allowed a husband to beat his wife with a stick as long as the stick was not thicker than his thumb

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9 years ago

March is Women’s History Month and we can make Women’s History today by challenging Sexual and Domestic Violence.

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9 years ago

February is teen dating violence awareness month. It’s important for parents to discuss teen dating violence with their children.

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9 years ago

Talk with a teenager today about healthy relationships. Everyone deserves to be in a healthy relationship. #teenDVmonth #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessmonth #teendvawarenessmonth

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A stalker may manipulate cell phone settings in order to turn a victim’s phone into a tracking device.

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A stalker may gather information on his victim by using social media sites.

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9 years ago

Aging seniors with no adult children or close family members are at risk for abuse from pseudo family members, who wish to take control of their money.

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An elder’s memory may be foggy due to dementia or other medical problems. Therefore, reporting abuse may be difficult.

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9 years ago

You are not under any obligation to remain in a family if they abuse you. If you or anyone you know needs help please call our 24hour hotline (757) 723-7774.

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9 years ago

Gathering with family should NOT mean tolerating abuse. If you or anyone you know needs help please call our 24hour hotline (757) 723-7774.

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9 years ago

Alcohol is no excuse for abuse. If you or anyone you know needs help please call our 24hour hotline (757) 723-7774

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9 years ago

Financial abuse can often be disguised as mismanagement of money, but overspending can be intentional to ruin someone’s credit.

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9 years ago

Family gatherings over the holidays may be a time of dread for people who are experiencing Domestic Violence.

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9 years ago

Financial abuse can be devastating, but extremely difficult to prove. Transitions can help individuals who are recovering from domestic violence financial abuse.

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9 years ago

Boys shouldn’t hit girls, but that doesn’t give girls the right to hit boys. In a relationship no one should hit the other.

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9 years ago

You are not under any obligation to remain in a family if they abuse you. If you or anyone you know needs help please call our 24hour hotline (757) 723-7774.