WELCOMEIt's someone you know… The Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program provides safe and confidential services as well as emergency shelter for abused women and their children. All services are free. • Crises Line: Our crises and information line is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. We are here to listen and help. If you are someone you know is in a Domestic Violence Relationship, please call the Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program. “You Deserve a Life Free From Violence” PO Box 1301 , Dubuque , Iowa 52004-1301 24-Hour Crisis Line: (563) 556-1100 • (800) 332-5899 The Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program provides safe and confidential services as well as emergency shelter for abused women and their children. All services are free. How to Recognize AbuseThe Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program wants you to know how to recognize abuse. Our staff wants you and your loved ones to stay safe. Remember, when one person scares, hurts, or continually puts down another person, it is abuse. Does your partner, husband, or family member…. Do You… • Sometimes feel scared of how your partner will act? If any of these are happening if your relationship, talk to someone you trust. Call our hot line at 563-556-1100 or 800-332-5899. Without some help, the abuse will continue. If this is happening to someone you know, find out how you can help. Domestic Violence is Everyone's Business. If you are in an abusive relationship, the following strategies can help improve your safety situation. • Identify your partner's use and level of force so that you can assess danger to you and your children before it occurs. Ask yourself: • Try to avoid an abusive situation by leaving. Go for a walk and allow your partner to cool down. If leaving is not an option, try to minimize your partner's anger by swallowing your pride, walking away, and/or agreeing with him/her. • If you see an argument coming, try to go to a room or area that has access to an exit. If arguments occur, try to stay away from areas where there are hard surfaces such as bathrooms and kitchens, or places where there are things that can be used as weapons such as garage tools, kitchen knives, etc. • If violence is unavoidable, make yourself a small target. Dive into a corner and curl into a ball with your face protected and arms around each side of your head, with your fingers entwined. • Try to stay in a room where there is a phone so you can call 911, a friend, a family member or a neighbor. You can also call the 24-hour domestic violence hot line at 563-556-1100 - 800-332-5899. Also, it is important to know where the nearest public phone is located. Do not be afraid to call for help. • Do not run to where the children are located as your partner may hurt them as well. • Let trusted friends, family and neighbors know of your situation. Develop a plan and visual signal for when you need help. Ask them to call the police if they hear a disturbance coming from your home. • Devise a code word with your children, friends, family or neighbors to communicate to them that you are in danger and need them to call 911. • Teach your children to know how to get help. Instruct them not to get involved in the violence between you and your partner. Plan with them who to call and/or where to go in a violence situation whether a room in your home or a friend's home. Practice this plan with them. • Practice how to get out of your home safely. Visualize your escape route. Identify the best doors, windows, stairwells or elevators. • Decide where you will go if you have to leave the home. • It is important to use your instincts and judgment. If the situation is very dangerous, consider any action that might calm things down and give you time to assess what to do next. Remember that devising a safety plan ahead of time can keep you and your family safe for if and when you need it. The Staff at the Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program is always available to help you devise your own personal safety plan. Don't wait until an incident occurs to make a plan, call our program for free and confidential information. “You Deserve a Life Free From Violence” PO Box 1301 , Dubuque , IOWA 52004-1301 24-Hour Crisis Line: (563) 556-1100 • (800) 332-5899 The Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program provides safe and confidential services as well as emergency shelter for abused women and their children. All services are free. StalkingStalking is the willful, malicious, and repeated following and harassing of another. Anyone who has suffered this type of harassment is a victim. Most stalkers have had a relationship with their victims, putting those in a domestic violence context at a heightened risk. Harassment often also originates in the workplace. At least 1 in 12 women and 1 in 45 men are stalked at some point in their life. Approximately 76% of women killed by their intimate partners were stalked by those partners before they were killed. Approximately 59% of female victims are stalked by current or former intimate partners. Some Things Stalkers Do: What To Do If You Are Being Stalked? “You Deserve a Life Free From Violence” PO Box 1301 , Dubuque , IOWA 52004-1301 24-Hour Crisis Line: (563) 556-1100 • (800) 332-5899 The Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program provides safe and confidential services as well as emergency shelter for abused women and their children. All services are free. Wishes and NeedsThe Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program has the ability to help survivors during their stay at the shelter, as well as setting up a new home and making a fresh start. To assist in this, we are able to accept donations . Health and Hygiene VolunteeringVolunteers are an invaluable component of the Domestic Violence Program. There are several opportunities available including coordinating fundraising, to sorting donations, to becoming a trained domestic violence advocate. Getting Started
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Directory of Related LinksWe have listed several websites that you can check out that might be helpful to you. www.icadv.org www.iowaonline.state.ia.us/mpic www.iowacourts.state.ia.us www.iowasexoffender.com/search.php www.churchon20.com www.ncadv.org
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