"Violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form-physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal is sinful; often, it is a crime as well" —U.S. Catholic Bishops, When I Call for Help, 2002

Know the Facts
Child abuse and domestic violence often occur within the same family
Boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to become abusers
85% of victims of domestic violence are female.
Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will be victims of
domestic violence or abuse in their lifetime.

Signs of an Abusive Relationship
Does your partner…
Call you names or put you down?
Shove, slap or hit you?
Intimidate and threaten to hurt you or someone you love?
Threaten to hurt themselves if they don’t get what they want?
Try to control what you do and who you see?
Isolate you from your family and friends?
Pressure or force you into unwanted sex?
Control your access to money?
Make you account for every minute of your time?
Stalk you, including calling you constantly or following you?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we urge you to seek help.
Where to get help in New Hampshire:
Statewide Hotline: 866-644-3574 Call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger!

Visit the USCCB Website Here