Domestic Violence is the infliction of physical and mental injury by one family or household member on another; also, repeated or habitual patterns of such behavior. Domestic violence can come in different forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological abuse. And can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender.
Woman of Character is committed to providing education and resource information to persons affected by domestic violence.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you or anyone you know is in need of assistance, we strongly urge you to call the national domestic violence hotline or one of the local hotline numbers below.
You may be saving a life or your own.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (tty)
www.domesticviolence.org