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Related: About this forumDomestic violence resources
If you are or someone you know is in a situation where there is physical or emotional abuse here is a list of numbers and directories so you can get some help/advice for the situation. In an emergency call 911 or your countrys emergency service number if you need immediate assistance or have already been hurt.
In the US: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224
Canada: call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-363-9010
UK: call Womens Aid at 0808 2000 247
Australia: Call 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732. The website also allows you to chat with a qualified and experienced counsellor
New Zealand: Womens Refuge - 0800733843
Are You Ok - 0800 456 450 (the website is full of information and support services contacts for families experiencing violence).
Worldwide: Visit International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies for a global lists of helplines, shelters, and crisis centres.
I found this info here. (Trigger warning)
Warpy
(113,131 posts)Here is the most comprehensive checklist I've found:
http://www.cdh.org/medical-services/services-a-z/emergency/domestic-abuse/abusive-behavior-checklist.aspx
It's critical to learn to spot these signs early on.
redqueen
(115,173 posts)IronLionZion
(47,287 posts)They should really share stuff like this right in high school, for those who don't have any experience yet on what a healthy relationship is supposed to be like. I wish someone had told me years ago.
This is important info.
ismnotwasm
(42,486 posts)I wish we could pin this to the top, and add to it as needed
ismnotwasm
(42,486 posts)redqueen
(115,173 posts)If it helps one person, it's worth it.
BainsBane
(55,033 posts)survivors group?
Sheri
(310 posts)redqueen
(115,173 posts)redqueen
(115,173 posts)This app is for people who are stuck for whatever reason in abusive relationships. It is disguised as a regular news app, but when you go to the "Help" section of the app, it leads you to domestic violence resources, and it has a "Go" button which when pressed, alerts local authorities as well as local shelters, and starts recording everything that is going on.
If the user is looking up resources and the abuser comes near, they can simply press an "X" button and it will load a random news page. It does the same for the actual foundation site.
It is a free app, available for both Android and Apple.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)I'm linking this thread to one that I started in GD.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5490974
Thank you redqueen!