Domestic Violence Awareness and Resources

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reminding us that an end to domestic violence can start with just one small action - whether that is to seek help or to share resources. Today, we will do our best to provide useful information and resources. While, later this month, we will discuss the cyclical relationship between domestic violence and mental health.

Every year, nearly 10 million Americans will become a victim of domestic violence.

Typically, when we think of domestic violence, our minds inherently associate with violence against women. However, if anything positive has come from the recent media circus surrounding the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, it is the awareness that the trial brought to intimate partner violence against men. In fact, it is far more common than you might think, with 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men having experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. Domestic violence can happen to anyone.

Domestic Violence Statistics

It is estimated 20 Americans experience intimate partner physical violence each minute.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence (beating, burning, strangling, etc.) by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime.
1 in 7 women and 1 in 18 men have been stalked by an intimate partner to the point in which they were very fearful or believed that they or someone close to them would be harmed or killed.
The presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide by 500%.
A study of intimate partner homicides found that 20% of victims were not the intimate partners themselves, but rather family members, friends, neighbors, persons who intervened, law enforcement responders, or innocent bystanders.
72% of all murder-suicides involve an intimate partner, of which 94% of the victims are female.

Domestic Violence Warning Signs

Domestic violence does not always look the same, but here are some warning signs/abusive behaviors to be aware of in a relationship: (provided by the National Domestic Violence Hotline)

Telling you that you never do anything right.
Showing extreme jealousy of your friends or time spent away from them.
Preventing or discouraging you from spending time with friends, family members, or peers.
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 without discussion, including taking your money or refusing to provide money for necessary expenses.
Pressuring you to have sex or perform sexual acts you’re not comfortable with.
Pressuring you to use drugs or alcohol.
Intimidating you through threatening looks or actions.
Insulting your parenting or threatening to harm or take away your children or pets.
Intimidating you with weapons like guns, knives, bats, or mace.
Destroying your belongings or your home.

Domestic Violence Resources

Never feel ashamed, embarrassed, or hesitant to ask for help if you feel you may be in an abusive relationship. Resources are available.

On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. So, even if you are not a victim yourself, please share these resources in hopes they find their way to someone who needs them. Victims of domestic violence need our help.

National Domestic Violence Resources

National Domestic Hotline: Phone: 1(800)799-SAFE (7233) or Text: Text “START” to 88788

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

More National Resources

Idaho & Wyoming Domestic Violence Resources

Wyoming

Wyoming Statewide Domestic Violence Program

Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
710 E Garfield St, Suite 218 Laramie, WY 82073
Hotline: (800) 990-3877
Phone: Laramie/Main Office: 307-755-0992

Local Wyoming Domestic Violence Resources

Victim Services	Service Type	Phone	City
Bingham Crisis Center	Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault	208-785-1047	Blackfoot
FACES of Hope	Multi-service Agency	208-577-4400	Boise
Family Advocates Program	Child Abuse Services	208-345-3344	Boise
Hays Shelter Home / Idaho Youth Ranch	Child Abuse Services	208-322-6687	Boise
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.	Legal Aid	208-746-7541	Boise
Jannus, Inc.	Underserved	208-338-0033	Boise
M.A.D.D.	Underserved	208- 853-3700	Boise
SANE Solutions / Terry Reilly Health Services	Sexual Abuse Counseling	208-467-4431	Boise
St. Luke's CARES	Child Abuse Services	208-577-4460	Boise
Women & Children's Alliance	Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault	208-343-3688	Boise
Boundary County Youth Crisis Line	Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault	208-267-7334	Bonners Ferry
Advocates Against Family Violence	Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault	208-459-6330	Caldwell
Third Judicial District CASA Program	Child Abuse Services	208-459-9969	Caldwell
Rose Advocates	Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault	208-414-1231	Cascade

Shelter	Phone	City
Bingham Crisis Center	208-785-1047	Blackfoot
Hays Shelter Home / Idaho Youth Ranch	208-377-2613	Boise
Women & Children's Alliance	208-343-3688	Boise
Boundary County Youth Crisis Line	208-267-7334	Bonners Ferry
Advocates Against Family Violence	208-459-6279	Caldwell
Rose Advocates	208-414-1231	Cascade
Safe Passage Violence Prevention Care	208-664-9303	Coeur d'Alene
Rose Advocates	208-414-1231	Council
Family Safety Network	208-354-8057	Driggs
The Advocates	208-788-4191	Hailey
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assualt Center	208-529-4352	Idaho Falls
YWCA of Lewiston, Idaho-Clarkson, Washington	208-743-1535	Lewiston
Oneida Crisis Center	208-766-4412	Malad
Rose Advocates	208-414-1231	McCall
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse	208-883-4357 or 509-332-4357	Moscow
Rose Advocates	208-414-1231	Payette
Family Services Alliance	208-232-0742	Pocatello
Family Crisis Center	208-356-0065	Rexburg
Lemhi County Crisis Intervention/The Mahoney House	208-756-3146	Salmon
Voices Against Violence	208-733-2558	Twin Falls
Rose Advocates	208-414-1231	Weiser
Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition / Solace House	208-630-6601	Boise
Crossroads Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter	208-436-0987	Burley