Resources for victims of intimate partner violence

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behaviors exhibited to maintain control over a partner in a relationship, according to researchers and advocates. Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence, can manifest as any combination of stalking, harassment, physical violence, isolation from friends and family, extreme jealousy, preventing you from working or controlling your money and communication with others. Below are resources victims and their family members can contact to seek help:

CONNECTICUT

If you or someone you know might be experiencing intimate partner violence, reach out to CT Safe Connect for free confidential help 24/7. Safe Connect advocates will connect you with your local domestic violence organization to get ongoing support and services.

⏩ Chat Live on CTSafeConnect.com

⏩ Call or Text (888) 774-2900

⏩ Email SafeConnect @ctcadv.org For additional Connecticutbased resources, visit ctcadv.org/resourcelibrary/links and ctcadv.org/ about-ccadv/ our-members-map.

NATIONAL

The National Domestic Violence Hotline will provide free confidential help 24/7 for anyone in the country.

⏩ Chat Live on thehotline.org

⏩ Text “START” to 88788

⏩ Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) For additional national resources, visit ctcadv.org/ resource-library/nationalresources-online.

WARNING SIGNS

Here is a list of potential warning signs partners may exhibit created by the National Domestic Violence Hotline to tell if you, or someone you know, may be a victim of domestic violence. For additional information, visit ctsafeconnect.com/wpcontent/uploads/2020/06/ SafeConnectBrochureEng5.20.pdf:

⏩ Showing extreme jealousy of others you spend time with, or preventing you from seeing friends and family.

⏩ Insulting your parenting or threatening to harm or take away your children or pets.

⏩ Intimidating you with weapons like guns, knives or other objects.

⏩ Destroying your belongings or your home.

⏩ Insulting, demeaning or shaming you, especially in front of other people.

⏩ Preventing you from making your own decisions, including about working or attending school.

⏩ Controlling finances in the household, including taking your money or refusing to provide money for necessary expenses.

⏩ Pressuring you to have sex or perform sexual acts, or do drugs.