Seek Safety from violence
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviors and tactics used by one person over another to gain power and control in a familiar relationship. This may include physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and/or financial abuse. Anyone can be a victim and domestic violence is illegal!
Signs that you are in an abusive relationship:
- pushing, hitting, slapping, choking, kicking, or biting
- threatening you, your children, other family members or pets
- threatening suicide to get you to do something
- using or threatening to use a weapon against you
- keeping or taking your paycheck
- puts you down or makes you feel bad
- forcing you to have sex or to do sexual acts you do not want or like
- keeping you from seeing your friends, family or from going to work
- preventing you from making your own decisions
What to do if you are a victim:
- If you are in danger of being hurt, or you are worried about your safety, contact police or emergency services (911) immediately and try to move to somewhere safe.
- If possible, talk to someone you trust, like a friend, family member, counselor or youth worker who understands domestic violence.
- Call us at (715) 526-3421 or email us at help@shawanoshelter.org
Services we offer
- 24 Hour Emergency Shelter
- 24 Hour Crisis Line
- Individual Advocacy
- Children’s Advocacy
- Emergency Transportation
- Restraining Orders
Items to take checklist
- Identification
- Birth Certificates for yourself and children
- Social Security Card
- School and Medical Records
- Keys (house, car, office)
- Driver's License and Registration
- Medications
- Pictures, Jewelry, Items of Sentimental Value
- Children's Favorite Toys and/or Blankets
- Welfare Identification
- Passport(s), Green Card(s), Work Permits
- Divorce Papers
- Money, Bank Books, Credit Cards
- Insurance Papers
- Adress Book
- Lease/Rental Agreement, House Deed, Mortgage Payment Book, Current Unpaid Bills