October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
If your partner threatens you physically or emotionally, manipulates you, demeans you or intimidates you, you are in an abusive relationship. If you are in an abusive relationship, you should seek help.
You might need a civil protective order, an injunction, or other legal action depending on your situation. Know your rights, and take action. No one should have to live in an abusive home.
There are also other resources available to help victims of domestic violence, locally and nationally. The following is just a sample:
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
5 Thomas Circle Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.299.1181
Fax: 202,299.1193
Website: www.dccadv.org
Email: info@dccadv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233 (SAFE)
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