Domestic Violence Advocacy
weekly SUPPORT GROUP
April is Sexual Assault
Awareness Month
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – a PATTERN of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain POWER & CONTROL over an intimate partner.
ABUSE is physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological ACTIONS or THREATS of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone.
Domestic Violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together, or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
STAY SAFE, STAY ALIVE. Talk with someone, do not think that you have to go through this alone. There are options. NO ONE DESERVES TO BE HIT OR VERBALLY ABUSED.Violence was Never our Native Way of Life
You have a right to:
• Live without fear.
• Be treated with respect.
• Make mistakes, like everyone else.
• Have your needs met.
• Privacy.
• Support & friendship.
Children need to know that Violence is NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Children need to know that hurting anyone or anything is wrong. They need to know that they are not the cause of the violence.
NOTHING EVER JUSTIFIES VIOLENCE
Mission Statement
The primary focus of the Domestic Violence Advocate is to provide culturally appropriate services and protection to the victim(s) of: Domestic Violence; Dating Violence; Sexual Assault and Stalking. The Advocate partners with the Bismarck/Mandan community services in support of the UTTC Student and is an active Member of the Community Response Team. The Domestic Violence Advocate promotes a safe and secure environment for all UTTC students, their families and staff.
