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Does the person you love...
  • Threaten to hurt you or your children?

    Yes No

  • Say it's your fault if he or she hits you, then promises it won't happen again (but it does)?

    Yes No

  • Put you down in public or keep you from contacting family or friends?
    Yes No

  • Throw you down, push, hit, choke, kick, or slap you?

    Yes No

  • Force you to have sex when you don't want to?

    Yes No

Just one "yes" anwer means you're involved in an abusive relationship. If so, you're not alone and you have choices.
No one deserves to be abused.

If Your Are Threatened Or Assaulted and Need Emergency Help, Call 911.

National 24-hour Toll-Free Hotline Numbers:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)and 1-800-787-3224 (TDD)

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