Escape to Google. For information on other services, please dial or visit the United Way website. The impact of domestic violence is wide ranging, directly affecting individuals and society as a whole, here in this community, throughout the United States and the world, Racism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism and discrimination based on physical ability, nationality or other factors help to perpetuate domestic violence and make finding safety even more difficult for some victims.
Call the police as soon as you can—assault, even by a family member is a crime. Get medical attention, ask the medical staff to photograph your injuries and keep detailed records in the event legal action is necessary. Contact the court system about civil protective orders.
Leave the scene immediately or as soon as possible. If you are in immediate danger, leave or have someone you can trust stay with you and call a crisis hotline for assistance, location of a women's shelter, counseling, and crisis intervention. Free confidential services providing a hour hotline, medical accompaniment, judicial accompaniment, law enforcement accompaniment, safety planning, case management, assistance with TROs and EROs, and counseling services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking.
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The contents of any site or link not maintained by the City does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the City of Albuquerque, its officials, agents or employees. Questions: [email protected]. Toggle navigation. You are here: Home Help Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence Find resources for domestic violence. Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Comes in Many Forms Examples of abusive behavior include: Emotional Abuse Financial Abuse Psychological Abuse Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Spiritual Abuse Technological Abuse Verbal Abuse Domestic Violence is an Alarming Crime and Public Health Problem in our Country and Community The impact of domestic violence is wide ranging, directly affecting individuals and society as a whole, here in this community, throughout the United States and the world, Racism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism and discrimination based on physical ability, nationality or other factors help to perpetuate domestic violence and make finding safety even more difficult for some victims.
