Central California Family Crisis Center, Inc.

Signs of a Healthy Relationship. Mutual Respect : Respect for each others opinions, feelings, goals, and decisions. Shared Decision Making: Use communication to make decisions together about activities. Good Communication: Good communication doesn't include hitting, threats, or hurtful words. Not Possessive or Jealous: No one insists on controlling friendships, or clothing.... Sobriety: No pressure to use drugs or alcohol to "make things better." Slow Down: Become friends first and discover mutual interests, not just sexual attraction. See more

1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. #31n31 #DVAM2020 #DVdictionary #connectthedots

Escaping domestic violence is already difficult for immigrant survivors. The current environment makes it even more frightening for victims to come forward and seek help. #31n31 #DVAM2020 #DVdictionary #connectthedots

Strangulation is a major risk factor for homicide. #31n31 #DVdictionary #DVAM2020 #connectthedots

We're working to ensure that every home is a safe home. In the meantime, #housing programs provide critical services for survivors of domestic violence and are often a key component that allows survivors to flee the violence perpetrated against them. Throughout the country, housing programs vary to include short and long-term housing, rental assistance services, and support services that work to meet the individual needs of survivors. #DVhousing #31n31 #DVAM2020 #DVdictionary #connectthedots

A lethality assessment helps identify risk and take actions to improve safety #31n31 #DVdictionary #DVAM2020 #connectthedots

Ending domestic violence includes dismantling sexism. #31n31 #DVdictionary #DVAM2020 #connectthedots

Share It Saturday Time to #ConnectTheDots between what we’ve learned and practiced this week, and how we’re going to go out in the world and continue to make a difference for survivors. Share on social: what did you learn this week? What are you committed to doing today, tomorrow, and the next day to create a better world. #DVAM2020 #WeekOfAction #LoveShouldntHurt

"OUT NOW! "Ella" features 26 actors and dancers from all over the world to send a message with our bodies, our voices, and our unity, that shines a light on the strongest among us: the survivors of domestic violence "

Find It Friday When we talk about domestic violence, we talk a lot about power and controlbut we know that inequality doesn’t just happen in the context of abuse. It’s so important to #ConnectTheDots between injustice on a smaller scale, and the big, structural injustices that so many people are facing in our world today. For #FindItFriday, we want to know: where do you find imbalances of power and control in your community, or in the stories and media you consume, or even in the news you watch and read? And, if you’re comfortable sharing: what are YOU doing to dismantle them and create a safer, more equitable world? #DVAM2020 #WeekOfAction #LoveShouldntHurt

And the Purple just keeps on coming! Some more Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter staff showing that the support survivors and advocate to reduce the stigma. #purplethursday #dvam #connectthedots #loveshouldnthurt

Some of our Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter staff this morning showing off their purple. #purplethursday #dvam #connectthedots #loveshouldnthurt

Some of our counselingCenter/Admin Office staff showing their support as Advocates and Ally’s for survivors by wearing purple today! #dvam #purplethursday #loveshouldnthurt #connectthedots

Purple Thursday Show off your purple with a selfie, filter, or new profile pic! Join the domestic violence movement in this annual tradition of honoring how hard we all have worked to shed light on domestic violence, reduce stigma, advocate for survivors, and work for greater safety and equity. #PurpleThursday #DVAM2020 #WeekOfAction #LoveShouldntHurt #ConnectTheDots