Domestic Violence and Abuse
If you are a victim of violence at the hands of someone you know where love whether the abuser is a current spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, a family member and acquaintance, or stranger you are not alone. Unfortunately, domestic violence and abuse are common in today's world and must be taken very seriously. You did not cause the abuse to occur and you are not responsible for the violent behavior of someone else. Abuse by anyone, whether it be emotional, verbal, physical or sexual is always wrong and should never be tolerated. Most often, women are the victims of domestic abuse. One in four women report they have been physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner. The consequences of intimate partner violence can be devastating. Physical and emotional trauma can lead to increased stress, depression, lowered self-esteem and post dramatic stress disorder. Make sure you and your children are safe. Reach out for support and help from your family members, friends, or community organizations.
If you or someone you know is experiencing or is in someway involved in domestic violence, please recognize there are measures to take in order to prevent further harm to you and your family. We strongly urge you to devise a safety plan for a time extreme emergency. A list of domestic shelters is contained elsewhere in this handout, and here are more resources:
Davis County Victim Services 801-451-8300
Layton City Victim Services: 801-336-3599
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition udvc.org 800-897-LINK (5465)
Utah Domestic Violence Advisory Council, Salt Lake City. 801-538-4100
Safety Guide: https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/the-empowering-internet-safety-guide-for-women/
YCC of Ogden/Northern Utah. 801-374-9351.
The Center for Women and Children in Crisis, Provo. 801-374-9351 and Hotline/Crisis 801-377-5500
Women in Jeopardy Program, YWCA, Salt Lake City. 801-355-2804
Tooele Safehouse. 801-833-7300
Project Sanctuary, West Jordan. 801-255-5501
Violence Against Women Home/State Domestic Violence Resources, Utah coalition against sexual assault (UCASA) 888-421-1100 Website: www.ucasa.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) 800-787-3224 (TTY)
National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673
If you do know of a shelter near you, or if you have other concerns, please call the statewide confidential domestic violence hot line at 1-800-897-LINK (5465) or visit http://udvc.org/utah-dv-coalition-partners/domestic-violence-shelters
