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Speak up! Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Stop DV! The need is desperate and is often life-threatening. Help SAHARA bring them safety and hope. See link in bio on ways to help . .... #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #saharacares #stopdomesticviolence See more

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Safety Plan- If you are leaving an abusive relationship, it is crucial to have a safety plan for you and your children and if you are currently living with someone who can be physically, emotionally, mentally and/or sexually abusive or if you have just left a violent situation then there may be a reason to be concerned about your safety If you are in immediate danger or injured, call 911. If you can’t talk leave the phone on after dialing so, the 911 operator can send help. A...lways discuss the safety plan with your children, so they can contact neighbors, police or any other person you can trust, in an emergency. Have a safe place to go to that is open 24 hours, such as a police station, hospital, or fire station. Stay away from kitchens and bathrooms Pack a bag with a spare house and car keys, money, and basic necessities for you and your children Keep important documents (or copies of these documents) with you, such as: State I.D./Driver’s License Social Security Cards Green Cards Passports Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Car Registration Immunization Records School Records Know (and try to memorize) your abuser’s date of birth and social security number Know the SAHARA helpline number If you or someone you know needs help creating a safety plan please call SAHARA at 562-402-4132 . . #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #safetyplanning #youarenotalone #saharacares #domesticviolencesurvivor #wearewithyou

National Coming Out Day . . #nationalcomingoutday #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #saharacares

Stop the Violence! Despite what many people believe, domestic violence and abuse does not take place because of an abuser loses control over their behavior. In fact, abusive behavior and violence is a deliberate choice to gain control. Perpetrators use a variety of tactics to manipulate their victim and exert their power. . . #stoptheviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #stopbullying #octoberisdomesticviolenceawarenessmonth #saharacares

Speak up!! For many, home is a place of love, warmth, and comfort. But for millions of others, home is anything but a sanctuary. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. Every 9 seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted by a current or ex-significant other. 1 in 4 men are victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. .... . #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #octoberisdomesticviolenceawarenessmonth #speakup #helpsurvivors #togetherwearestronger #saharacares See more

1 in 4 women experienced violence by a partner at some point in their life. On average more than 3 women a day are murdered by their husband or boyfriend. . .... #nodomesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #futurewithoutviolence #saharacares See more

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence was already an epidemic before COVID-19 hit our world, but the pandemic has caused a huge surge in incidents of abuse. As the lockdown restrictions are lifted, the domestic violence will not simply end. If you or someone you know is in danger call 911, if you want to talk to someone about domestic violence call us at 562-402-4132