Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence occurs when an individual establishes and maintains power and control over their intimate partner. There are many forms of abuse including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse.
Get the Facts and learn more about domestic violence.
Warning Signs of an abuser
Often, but not always, warning signs or “red flags” may occur that could indicate that a person is abusive.
Why does she stay?
A common response to domestic violence victims is to ask why they stay in the abusive relationships. There are many factors that can keep a victim trapped in the situation.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Rural Nebraska
Advocates in Nebraska are continually faced with the challenge of reaching underserved victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and dating violence in rural areas. It is difficult to achieve effective advocacy when the presenting needs of victims/survivors are exacerbated by challenges of service accessibility due to rural isolation and lack of resources. Find more information on Rural Domestic Violence Issues here.
Get Help
Click here to find your local domestic violence program.
Click here for ‘How to Help’ page with information for friends, family, teachers, coaches, mentors, and significant others.
Links
Click here for a list of links about domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Click here for DVAM materials, event suggestions, sample proclamations, links, etc.
BIP – Batter Intervention Program information
For information relating to BIP Programs, Standards and Trainings
Turning Points: A Nonviolence Curriculum for Women
Housing & Domestic Violence
National legal resources for those facing housing issues related to domestic violence
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