Facts

Did you know that sexual abuse and family violence are against the law?

• Are you force to participate in sex or commit sexual acts against your will?
• Has someone touched you inappropriately?
• Are you being sexually harassed at home, school, or at your workplace?
• Do you suffer physical abuse at the hands of your partner, including being kicked, punched, chocked, shoved or threatened with a weapon?
• Are you forced by your partner to participate in sex against your will?
• Are you constantly belittled, put down, humiliated or made fun of?
• Do you feel isolated from family and friends because of your partner’s behavior?
• Do you feel that your life is in danger because of your partner’s attitude or threats?

If you answered yes to any or all of the questions above, the Family Crisis Center can help you!

What is domestic violence and sexual assault?

Domestic violence and sexual assault can be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner.