Promises,
promises
Domestic violence follows a vicious cycle that often explodes
in violence or other abuse. Afterward, the abuser is full of sadness
and often promises: "It will never happen again."
But
it does happen again.
And again and again.
"I keep thinking
this can't be
happening to someone I know." |
The cycle cannot be broken without help.
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What also happens, again and again, is friends and family
see the signs but don't believe it could happen to someone they know.
They may notice signs like:
- frequent "accident" injuries
- increased isolation from family and friends
- jumpiness
- depression
- fear of the partner
- dwindling self-esteem
- partner's jealousy or possessiveness
- constant criticism from partner
"I think it's
abuse, but I'm not sure." |
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Sound like anyone you know?
Abuse happens among people who are married, single, old, young,
rich, poor, professional, blue-collar, unemployed, in loving relationships,
heterosexual, homosexual, drinkers and non-drinkers and of every ethnic
group.
Why doesn't she just leave?
Some of the reasons why victims of emotional or physical abuse
stay in abusive relationships are fear, low self-esteem, a sense of helplessness,
economic dependence, or "for the children's sake."
 The littlest victims
Sadly,
children who witness or experience abuse grow up believing abuse is part
of a normal relationship. As they learn what they live, many will grow
up to be abusers or abuse victims themselves.
"I worry abou
that family,
but I don't know what to do."
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There's Help
The Manitoba Government is committed to increasing awareness of domestic violence.
The province provides funding and support to 34 agencies across Manitoba,
including women's resource centres, residential second stage housing
programs, shelter services, a men's resource centre, children's access/exchange
services and specialized counselling programs. Follow this link to see a list of shelters and services.
Call today
If you're in crisis or you know someone who may be, don't
delay.
Call the nearest shelter or call toll-free in Manitoba
1 - 877 - 977 - 0007
for free, confidential information about shelters and support
services available in your community.
Help for Men
If you're a man who is in crisis or you know a man who needs
help, please call today.
Evolve
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784-4070 (Office) |
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784-4208 (Intake) |
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784-8686 (Crisis Line) |
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784-4067 (Drop-in Counselling) |
Ma
Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc : |
925-0349 |
Men's
Resource Centre : |
956-6560 (Office) |
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956-6562 (Intake) |
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1-877-977-0007 (Toll Free) |
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