WHAT IS DOMESTIC ABUSE?

Physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the infliction of imminent physical harm between family or household members, or criminal sexual conduct committed against a family or household member by an adult family or household member.

ARE YOU IN A BATTERING RELATIONSHIP?
Considering the following.    Yes, if you...

--are you frightened of your partner's temper
--are you often compliant because you are afraid to hurt your partner's feelings or are afraid of your partner's anger
--have the urge to "rescue" your partner when your partner is troubled
--find yourself apologizing to yourself or to others for you partner's behavior when you are treated badly
--have been hit, kicked, shoved or had things thrown at you by your partner when he or she was jealous or angry
--make decisions about activities and friends according to what your partner wants or how your partner will react
--drink heavily or use drugs
--(for some people) have been abused as a child or seen your mother abused

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

If you are experiencing violence in your life, CADA advocates are available 24 hours a day.  All services are confidential.  Your safety is our top priority.