Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness
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County of King William issued the following announcement on Oct. 27

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

The following sites and resources offer more information about Domestic Violence – what it is, how to report it, and how to help end the cycle of abuse.   

If you or someone you know needs help call the Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-838-8238 or the LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline, 1-800-356-6998. If you are not able to call, text 804.793.9999. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

**PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU THINK YOUR DEVICES OR INTERNET SEARCH ACTIVITIES ARE BEING MONITORED, ACCESS THE FOLLOWING SITES FROM A DEVICE THAT IS NOT BEING MONITORED. THAT SHOULD BE A DEVICE THAT THE PERSON DOES NOT OR HAS NOT HAD PHYSICAL OR REMOTE ACCESS. THIS IS THE SAFEST THING TO DO IF YOU DON’T WANT SOMEONE TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE VISITING THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES. 

https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/tech-safety-and-privacy/

The Iceberg of Domestic Violence (PDF)

Virginia Department of Social Services Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Page

Virginia Department of Social Services

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Original source can be found here.



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