Ways To Eliminate
Domestic Violence

FAQ About Domestic Violence

Facts & Myths

1. Understand Domestic Violence
   When spouses, intimate partners, or dates use physical violence, threats, emotional abuse, harassment, or stalking to control the behavior of their partners, they are committing domestic violence.
   
3. Develop a Safety Plan
   If you, a relative, a friend, or a neighbor are experiencing domestic violence, think about ways to make yourself safer, including a safe place to go to once you leave your home.
   
   Get Help Immediately
   If you are being battered or you know that a relative, friend, or neighbor is being battered by a spouse or intimate partner, call the police or 911 right away for help, if you can safely get to a phone.
   
   Exercise Your Legal Rights
   Anyone experiencing domestic violence has the right to go to court and petition for an order of protection.
   
   
4. Get Help for Your Family So That the Violence Will Stop