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It has taken us long years to part
Now at last there's no more to be said:
They are mine - freedom's chill in my heart
And a silvery crown on my head.
No more treachery, no more betrayal
You no longer must listen all night
To me volubly follow the trail
Of the ultimate proof I was right.
Anna Akhmatova, Rupture 1, 1940
According to the National Violence Hotline website, nearly 1/3 of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a partner at some point in their lives. Many instances of domestic violence go unreported. The statistics are staggering. Domestic violence cuts through class, race, age, and ability lines - domestic violence occurs in all kinds of homes. The only common denominator is a pattern of behavior by the batterer, trying to establish power and control through fear, intimidation and violence. Domestic violence can take many different forms, including physical, emotional, financial or sexual abuse. Elder and child abuse are also aspects of domestic violence.
This site is a comprehensive approach to dealing with domestic violence, with resources for survivors, for men, for educators, and for counselors. We hope to raise awareness of domestic violence and provide resources for more information.
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