October is National Domestic Violence Month. Help us stamp out domestic violence. 
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
What is Domestic Violence?
A pattern of physical, sexual and/or psychological violence which is meant to control another person. These behaviors are used against an intimate partner who must not only deal with injury and fear of their batterer, but also must deal with the complexities of an intimate relationship with that person. Other terms used to describe domestic violence include domestic abuse, spouse abuse, courtship violence, battering, marital rape, and date rape.
How common is domestic violence?
A National Survey found that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men have been physically or sexually assaulted by an intimate partner. According to CDC, an intimate partner physically or sexually assaults approximately 1.5 million women and 834,700 men in the United States each year.
What are the warning signs of an abusive spouse or partner?
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, there are common predictors for persons most likely to practice violent behavior against a partner. They include:
• a person who has had a violent family life
• uses violence or force to "solve" problems
• uses alcohol or other drugs
• has strong traditional ideas about the role of husband and wife
• is jealous of a spouse or partner's other relationships
• has access to weapons
• expects a spouse or partner to follow orders or advice
• experiences mood swings with extreme highs and lows
• treats a spouse or partner roughly
In a 1998 study of 2,245 children and teenagers, it was found that recent exposure to violence in the home was a significant factor in predicting a child's violent behavior.
Getting Help...
If you are in a violent relationship, please remember these three things:
• It’s not your fault.
• No one deserves to be hurt.
• Abuse is not normal and it’s not okay.
Talk to someone who can help; call:
The Woods Cross City Police Department (801) 292-4422 or a Domestic Violence Advocate from Safe Harbor at their 24 hour crisis line (801) 444-9161.
Address/Location
Woods Cross Police Department
1555 S 800 W
Woods Cross, UT 84087
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 801-292-4422
Chief Greg Butler
Chief's Office
[email protected]
801-292-4422
