Community Resources

Signs of domestic violence

Domestic violence is a systematic pattern of controlling, coercive, and violent behaviors intended to punish, abuse, and ultimately control the thoughts, beliefs, and actions of another.

Signs of domestic violence include:

• Isolation

• Threats of suicide

• Intimidation

• Destruction of property

• Insults

• Denying

• Hitting

• Restraining

• Manipulation

• Blackmail

• Minimizing

• And many more

Some signs of domestic abuse are more subtle than others, which can make it difficult to determine if you are in a dangerous situation. However, domestic violence is about power and control, and even seemingly small signs can point to a much larger issue. At WAVI, we’re here to guide you in assessing your case and coming up with a solution that allows you to safely leave a dangerous situation.

If you experience domestic violence, call the WAVI crisis line:

888-716-WAVI (9284)

Signs of Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is an act of violence and involves nonconsensual or unwanted sexual touching or sexual act. Sexual assault is an expression of anger, power, and aggression. It’s about control and domination, not about sex. Sexual assault is a crime.

Forms of sexual assault:

• Acquaintance or date rape

• Marital rape

• Sexual harassment

• Indecent exposure

• Stranger rape

• Incest

• Any unwanted sexual contact

• Child molestation

• Voyeurism

• Sex trafficking

If you experience sexual assault CALL 911.