Domestic violence is best understood as a pattern of abusive behaviors–including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks as well as economic coercion–used by one intimate partner against another (adult or adolescent) to gain, maintain, or regain power and control in the relationship. Batterers use of a range of tactics to frighten, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, often injure, and sometimes kill a current or former intimate partner.
For more general information about domestic violence, including potential warning signs for emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline‘s information page: Is This Abuse? Get the Facts.
For additional insight, use the following link to locate a Relias course (Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence) on this topic.
http://fccnetwork.training.reliaslearning.com/Learning/CourseViewer.aspx?id=430199700
FCC has activities/events on both sides of the river this month to raise awareness, allies and funds for our efforts to end domestic violence. Don’t forget to wear your purple to show support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
Winona
Viroqua – A Night Out on the Town: Paint the Town Purple
Support Family & Children’s Center’s Vernon County Domestic Abuse Project for their annual event. The event supports the Domestic Abuse Project by raising awareness and funds to make families safer in Vernon County.
Enjoy live music, fun games, hear about how domestic abuse impacts the community and enjoy good company to support a great cause.
October 28, 2017 | 5 pm
