When your friend and her husband or boyfriend are together, he acts very controlling and puts her down in front of other people.
You see her partner violently lose his temper, striking or breaking objects.
He acts extremely jealous of others who pa attention to her, especially men.
She becomes quiet when he is around and seems afraid of making him angry.
She stops seeing her friends and family members, becoming more and more isolated.
She often has unexplained injuries, or the explanations she offers don't quite add up. (Sometimes you won't see any bruises, as batterers target their blows to areas that can be covered with clothing).
She has casually mentioned his violent behavior but dismissed what happened as "not a big deal."
She often cancels plans at the last minute.
Her partner controls her finances, her behavior and even who she socializes with.
Her child is frequently upset or very quiet and withdrawn and won't say why.
24-Hour Hotlines
Police Emergency
9-1-1
The Children's Trust Helpline
2-1-1
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1-800-500-1119
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
1-888-956-7273
Child, Elderly and Disabled Hotline
1-800-962-2873
TDD users: Florida Relay Services
1-800-955-8771
Domestic / Sexual Violence
North Dade Victims Center
305-758-2546
South Dade Victims Center
305-247-4249
The Lodge/VRI
305-693-1170
Rape Treatment Center
305-585-5185
Switchboard of Miami
305-358-4357
State Attorney's Office: Victim Assistance Network (VAN)
1-800-398-2808
or 305-273-4357
Victim Assistance Agencies
Miami-Dade County Domestic Violence Advocacy Unit
305-349-5677
Victim Assistance Program
305-758-2819
Women's Shelter of Hope
305-888-5001
M.U.J.E.R.
305-247-1388
Jewish Domestic Abuse Program of JCF
305-576-1818
Family and Victim Services
305-633-1634
Kristi House (Children)
305-547-6800
The Journey Institute
305-443-1123
Attorney General's Office of Victim Info Crimes Comp
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