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Domestic Violence Destroys Families.
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Maybe it’s someone you know…
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.
![The Cycle of Violence: Tension Build-Up: Tensions gradually build > Explosion: Tensions reach a certain point, explosion or fight occurs > Remorse or Honeymoon: A period of great remorse and apology. Often promises are made that it will never happen again > Cycle resumes with tension build-up](/web/20080503003614im_/http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/images/dom_violence/cycle.gif)
The cycle cannot be broken without help.
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Domestic violence happens to people who are married, single, old, young, rich, poor, professional, blue-collar, unemployed, heterosexual, homosexual, drinkers and non-drinkers and of every ethnic and religious group. It could be happening to someone you know, someone you care about…
Everyone in our community has a role to play in ending domestic violence, so it’s important to know the signs:
- frequent injuries from “accidents”
- increased isolation from family and friends
- jumpiness
- depression
- fear of the partner
- dwindling self-esteem
- partner's jealousy or possessiveness
- constant criticism from partner
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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 are exposed to violence may grow up believing abuse is part of a normal relationship. As they learn what they live, many may grow up to be abusers or abuse victims themselves.
| There's Help
The Manitoba government is committed to increasing awareness of domestic violence. The province supports shelters and services for women and children around Manitoba. 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.
Toll Free in Manitoba:
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1-877-977-0007 |
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Evolve Program (Klinic Inc.):
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784-4208 |
Drop in Counselling:
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784-4067 |
24 Hour Crisis Line:
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784-8686 |
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Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc : |
925-0349 |
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Men's
Resource Centre : |
956-6560 (Office) |
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956-9528 (Intake) |
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1-866-672-3422 (Toll Free) |
| If You Need Help or If You Want Help...
See the list of shelters and services.
LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP
STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Toll-Free Province-Wide Crisis Line
(24 hours)
1 - 877 - 977 - 0007
Local Winnipeg Crisis Lines
(24 hours)
Osborne House
942 - 3052
OR
Ikwe-Widdjiitiwin Inc.
987 - 2780
Toll-Free
1 - 800 - 362 - 3344
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