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Did you know stalking
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Leaving an unhealthy relationship?
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Know it. Name it. Stop it.
Stalking occurs when someone watches, follows, or harasses you repeatedly, making you feel afraid or unsafe, and may occur from someone you know, a past partner, or a stranger. The US DOJ defines stalking as “engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for [their] safety or the safety of others or suffer substantial emotional distress.” |
Abusive relationships are extremely complex situations and it takes a lot of courage to leave. Abuse is about power and control.
When a survivor leaves their abusive relationship, they threaten the power and control their partner has established over the survivor’s agency, which may cause the partner to retaliate in harmful ways. As a result, leaving is often the most dangerous period of time for survivors of abuse. |
Consent is everything
Technology Safety & Privacy: A Toolkit for SurvivorsIn a growing digital world, you can expect more problems that will come with it. Abuse via digital means is becoming more widespread and increasingly dangerous. Learn how to navigate the world of technology while protecting yourself from potential digital or other types of abuses.
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Domestic Violence in Virginia: Statistics and ResourcesDomestic violence and the fear, uncertainty and despair that go with it can happen to anyone.
It can start with verbal abuse, controlling behavior and threats, and then quickly escalate. Physical or sexual violence, stalking or psychological abuse — whether by a parent, sibling, spouse or partner — can wreak havoc on a person’s life. Domestic violence threatens physical health; takes a heavy toll on self-worth; and can lead to anxiety, depression and feelings of helplessness. Additionally, by denying people a sense of safety, domestic violence creates long-lasting emotional scars. Research suggests that domestic violence can also harm witnesses. A disturbing finding suggests that children who grow up around domestic violence suffer similar risks to their mental health and well-being as those who experience domestic violence directly. |
