Warning Signs

Warning Signs:

Ask yourself:

Is my partner unable to express anger without becoming verbally or physically abusive?
Do I need to ask permission to go out, get a job, go to school, or spend money?
Do I have to cover or make excuses for my partner’s behavior?
Am I put down or called names when we are alone or with others?
Am I blamed whenever things go wrong?
Is my partner a “nasty” drunk or drug user?
Does my partner control the time I spend with family or friends?
Am I forced to have unwanted sex, even after I’ve said “no”?
Am I afraid when I am with my partner? Why?

“My family and friends didn’t know how to help me; they just wanted me to leave.”

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. There is someone who can help you find support and safety.

A Family Advocate will listen and support you in a nonjudgmental matter, and together you can discuss options and explore available community resources. Respecting your process, timetable, and decisions, a Family Advocate can provide practical assistance finding childcare, transportation, financial assistance, legal services, and other support as needed.

T-Shirts made by CAP clients and health center staff as part of our Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities in October