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Domestic Violence in Idaho
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want to use a computer in a public library or internet café. Or contact us through the Idaho
Domestic Violence Advice Line-
1-877-500-2980.
Domestic Violence is a serious national problem.
You can find the following information on this page:
Or, you can click above to get to the following pages:
- Services to find the kind of legal services Idaho Legal Aid can
help with.
- Emergency Help to find information about legal services, shelters,
and hotlines that help with domestic violence.
- Useful Information to find information about domestic violence
that you can read, print, or download.
- Other Resources to find links to other sites that deal with
domestic violence.
Domestic Violence is a serious national problem. Between two and four million women are victimized--by
intimate partners, family members, or household members--every year. In 1997,
Idaho alone reported 16,447 crisis calls made to domestic violence shelters,
2,827 domestic violence offenses, 6,980 filings for protection orders, and 1,042
women seeking temporary refuge in domestic violence or homeless shelters.
Domestic Violence occurs in many forms. It may involve emotional or verbal abuse, denial of access to
resources or money, restraint of activities or freedom (including isolation from
friends and family), sexual coercion or assault, threats to kill or harm, and
physical intimidation or attacks.
Domestic violence is not simply a family matter; it is a crime. If you are being abused, threatened, or harassed,
there are many community and government organizations that can help you.
And, if you or your family members are in physical danger, there are several
places you can call to obtain immediate assistance.
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If you or someone you know is getting hurt,
you can find help...
Call:
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911
if you are in danger
- (800) 669-3176 Idaho 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline
- (800) 799-7233 (SAFE) National Domestic Violence Hotline
- (800) 656-4673 Sexual Assault Hotline
- (877) 500-2980 Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line
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- You are kicked, shoved, chased, slapped, punched, thrown around or
physically harmed in any way.
- You are continuously afraid to express your feelings for fear of your
partner's response.
- You are forced to have sex against your will.
- You are forcibly isolated from friends and relatives.
- You are verbally degraded.
If any of this is happening to you, you are in danger of getting hurt.
You are not alone.
Consider getting some help. Talk with friends about your situation.
Love shouldn't hurt. There is no excuse for domestic violence.
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