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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS |
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Peace Begins at Home |
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Mission Statement: |
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To provide services to victims and their children to address domestic violence issues and to assist victims and children with alternative solutions to the problem. | | |
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| What is domestic violence? |
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It is a pattern of behavior that may include physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and economic abuse that affects people who are married, dating, living together, and/or related to each other. If you recognize any of the following signs in your relationship or in someone you know, it is a strong indication that there is domestic abuse taking place: |
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Constant criticism, humiliation, and berating. |
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Extreme jealousy and/or over protectiveness, which may include isolation from family and friends. |
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Threats against you, your children, family, and/or pets. |
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Deprivation of money, credit cards, and other financial resources. Forced surrender of your paycheck and any other income. |
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Intimidation and manipulation. |
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Shoving, hitting, spitting, biting, kicking or smacking. |
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Forcing sex or sexual acts. |
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Limitation of social activity. | |
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| SAFETY PLAN: |
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If you are planning to leave an abusive relationship, have the following items hidden in a place where your partner cannot find them: |
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$50.00 or more in cash |
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A small bag with extra clothing for you and your children |
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Any important papers, including: |
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 Bank account numbers |
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Check book |
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Social security numbers for you and your children |
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Insurance policies |
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Marriage license |
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Birth certificates for you and your children |
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List of important phone numbers (family and friends) |
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Sentimental valuables and photos |
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Any special medication for you and your children |
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Extra keys for house and car | |
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24-hour emergency crisis line |
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Referral Services |
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Support Groups |
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Community Education |
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Emergency Transportation |
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Networking Services |
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Court Accompaniment |
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Emergency Shelter (offsite) |
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Client Counseling |
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Advocacy | | |
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Please seek help from one of the resources on this web page. |
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| Stokes Family Violence |
Surry County Domestic Violence |
Yadkin County Family Domestic Violence |
| Stokes Government Center |
Historic Courthouse, Room 215 |
106 Elm Street |
| 1012 Main Street |
114 W. Atkins Street |
P. O. Box 1053 |
| P. O. Box 55 |
P. O. Box 294 |
Yadkinville, NC 27055 |
| Danbury, NC 27016 |
Dobson, NC 27017 |
336-679-2072 – Office |
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336-593-9323 -
Office & Crisis Line |
336-356-2014
Office & Crisis Line |
336-679-2500
Crisis Line |
| 336-593-2184 – Fax |
336-356-2015 – Fax |
336-679-2236 – Fax |
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jeaster@yveddi.com |
ltrivette@yveddi.com |
sgreen@yveddi.com |
| Jeannie Easter, Coordinator |
Linda Trivette, Coordinator |
Shirley Green, Coordinator | |
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YVEDDI Domestic Violence Programs funded by: |
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N.C. Council For Women/Domestic Violence Commission |
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Stokes County United Fund |
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United Fund of Surry |
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Yadkin County United Fund |
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Yadkin Valley United Fund | |
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