Programs/Services | Domestic Violence & Advocacy

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What is domestic violence?

A systemic pattern of abusive behaviors (psychological, sexual, physical, and/or economic) used by an individual to establish power and control over his/her partner. The abuser is able to maintain power and control through the fear and intimidation of his/her partner. (Click here for more)

One in four women will be physically and/or sexually assaulted in her lifetime, and children are abused in up to 75% of homes with domestic violence.

YWCA Omaha offers:

• 24-hour hotline for domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse
• Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy--safety planning for you, your children and your pets, emergency needs, Protection orders
• Counseling services
• Non-violence services for men and women
• Domestic violence and prevention programs for all ages

Parents often don't realize it, but their teenage daughters -- and sometimes sons -- are being punched, threatened, isolated and disparaged by their adolescent partners. In fact, one recent study indicates that teen girls face relationship violence three times more than adult do. Teen Research Unlimited questioned more than a thousand teens about dating abuse in a study commissioned by Liz Claiborne, Inc., released in February 2006.

They found that:

One in five teens report being hit, slapped or punched by a boyfriend or girlfriend.

One third of teens worry about their physical safety.

A quarter say they've been isolated from their family and friends, and more than half say they've compromised their own beliefs to please a partner.

Perhaps most shocking -- many teens think this dating behavior is "normal." (Read full article)

RESOURCES

If you know a young person who is in an abusive relationship, please call our 24-hour hotline: 345-7273. Help is available.

Other teen violence prevention resources: http://www.loveisrespect.org

National Teen Dating Violence Initiative

DVCC --- www.dvccomaha.org for information on domestic abuse assistance in the Omaha metro area.

Personal Safety Plan Checklist

Understanding Domestic Violence and How Family and Friends Can Help

Greater Omaha GLBT Professionals --- http://www.GOglbt.org

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Advocates Are Here to Help

An advocate is someone you can talk to about your domestic violence or sexual assault situation and is able to keep your information confidential.

An advocate is nonjudgmental about your situation and your experiences. She is a professional who has the training to understand the patterns of domestic violence and sexual assault.

An advocate is available to help guide you through the various systems you may encounter e.g. criminal justice, legal, medical, child protection and safety, health and human services.

An advocate is a first responder for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault at area hospitals and from law enforcement reports and is available 24 hours per day.

An advocate is knowledgeable of community resources and will work with you to make a difference in your life.

An advocate can join your voice when you think you are not being heard.

Safety Planning brochure

Awareness and Prevention brochure

An advocate is there for you, so please call or stop in.

Need a ride? We work with Hauptman O'Brien Wolf and Lathrop to pay for cab fares out of abusive situations.