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Two decades later, the Hotline has become so much more than just a toll-free number; its legislative mandate now includes assistance to youth victims of family and dating violence, as well as to family members affected by victimization and even the general public. The Hotline number took its first call on February 21, ; it took until August 2, to reach one million calls, and logged its 2 millionth call on October 21, People with Internet access can also instantly chat live at the website, www.
Hotline workers provide referrals to some 4, services in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.
While the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence does not provide direct services, we can assist survivors with finding local programs who may be able to.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over the other intimate partner. Domestic violence can happen to intimate partners who are married, living together, or dating , regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality.
How to protect yourself from your abuser? Source: Honolulu Police Department. Make a plan to keep you safe 2. Tell someone 3. Teach your family to call 4. Defer those who hurt you by filing for temporary restraining order TRO. TRO forms are available on the Judiciary website, click here. TRO information Hotline: Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and in severe cases, even death.
Children who witness abuse often believe it is normal, and often repeat the cycle of violence in their later life. Domestic Violence Action Center: domesticviolenceactioncenter. Legal Aid Society of Hawaii: www.