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Safety Alert
Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you believe your Internet and/or computer usage might be monitored, please use a safer computer or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 
(800) 799-7233. 


If you are in immediate danger, dial
911

Domestic & Sexual Violence Initiative

Domestic Violence Defined 
A pattern of physical and or psychological abuse, threats, intimidation, isolation or economic coercion used by one person to exert power and control over another person within the context of a dating, family or household relationship.  Note: Domestic and sexual violence impacts all cultures, ages, genders, socio-economic and educational levels and all sexual orientations. 

Physical Abuse
Any intentional unwanted contact with the victim’s body by either the abuser or an object within the abuser’s control. Physical abuse does not have to leave a mark or bruise. It does not even need to hurt. 

Sexual Abuse
Any sexual behavior that is unwanted or interferes with the victim’s right to say “No” to sexual advances (also listed below in sexual violence).

Verbal/Emotional Abuse
Anything that the abuser says or does to the victim that causes the victim to be afraid, lowers the victim’s self-esteem, or manipulates or controls the victim’s feelings or behavior.

Stalking
While legal definitions of stalking vary from one jurisdiction to another, a good working definition of stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.

Cell Phones and Abuse
Cell phones are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family.  Cell phones can play a role in teen and adult dating abuse. Abusers can use cell phones as a powerful tool to keep in constant contact and monitor their girlfriends or boyfriends day and night.

Domestic Violence Resources

First Step (Westside)
44567 Pinetree Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-1111

24 hour crisis line
(888) 453-5900
(734) 459-5900
*Spanish speaking counselor available

YWCA Interim House (Downtown)
P.O. Box 21904
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 861-5300
Food and counseling for adult victims of domestic violence and their children

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) 
Domestic Violence Assistance 
2651 Saulino Ct. 
Dearborn, MI 48120

Phone: (313) 216-2226 
Fax:  (313) 842-5150