What Is Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence (also known as Domestic Abuse or Intimate Partner Violence) may look different to different people.

These links connect you to the National Domestic Violence Hotline website.

To speak to a local advocate, please return the SAFE San Juans site to connect with help in your area.

What is it?

What is Domestic Violence?

It's a Pattern

Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner or family member.

It Takes Many Forms

It isn’t just physical or sexual violence. There are many forms of abuse, including emotional, economic, psychological, coercive, isolating, and stalking.

It Can Effect Anyone, Anywhere

Domestic violence exists in all communities and affects all ages, ethnicities, genders, cultures, religions, professions, and income levels.

It's a Choice

Domestic violence is a choice made by an abuser to control their partner. It is NOT a survivor’s fault or caused by their behavior or actions.

Power and Control Wheel

Using Coercion and Threats

Using Intimidation

Using Emotional Abuse

Using Isolation

Minimizing, denying, and blaming

Using Children

Using Privilege

Using Economic Abuse

Learn More on Types of Abuse

This link above connects you to the Love Is Respect website.

To speak to a local advocate, please return the SAFE San Juans site to connect with help in your area.

Stories of Hope

"Domestic violence displays power; Love requires the courage to set aside power..."

Stories of Hope.

Click to read full anonymous story from a past SAFE San Juans client.