Open the Doors . . .
To teach neighbors & children to help each other
PPT Slide
*Best time to encourage abused to develop a safety plan* for the family
Battering,slapping, choking,
do it again, brings gifts
1. Isolating somebody, making it difficult for family/friend contact
2. Use of intimidation tactics like preventing someone from leaving the room
3. Use of uninvited touching or of coercion to obtain sex
4. Use of harsh personal criticism, including name-calling and put-downs
5. Attempts to publicly embarrass or humiliate
6. Threatening to withhold financial support/transportation in order to control
7. Sabotaging someone’s attempts to work outside the home
8. Twisting words to mean something not intended
9. Manipulating children to “see things my way”
10. Claiming to be absolute authority in the home, refusing to give anyone any say
Adapted from Battered But Not Broken by Patricia Riddle Gaddis, Judson Press, 1996
*Be aware that Alcohol/Drugs aggravates the Family Violence cycle.
BE THE HELP!
Domestic Violence Center 530-661-6336 Victim Witness Program
Call for referral 530-666-8187
break the family violence cycle 800-777-9229 Parenting Classes
City of Davis offers a list of support classes for parents in families with tension and stress due to Family Violence
City of Davis 530-757-5691
Yolo Connections (Sister/Friend) 530-669-3285 Mental Health/Alcohol & Drug
W. Sacramento 916-372-0709
Mobile Crisis:(Nights/Wknds) 530-666-8515
Alcoholics Anonymous. 530-662-3773
Narcotics Anonymous 1-800-600-HOPE
- Check out library books about
understanding and coping with anger
- Teach children nurturing skills (be kind to
animals, take care of nature)
- Have fun with your children, go for walks,
and picnics, check out activities in your
- Consider Mother/Daughter book clubs
- Encourage Father/Son Activities
BE THE HOPE!
Befriend Neighbor, Friend, Family
Trust Your feelings/instincts and
Protect Help a person in trouble to .
call for help; Be a part of
Respect Everyone involved, including
Intervene Intervene in an understanding,
non-blaming way i.e. “I’m
concerned about the yelling I
hear”, “I’ve noticed the bruises
Volunteer Learn, understand and
contribute to places that
work to decrease violence in
families and the community
- Hide an extra set of keys in a safe
place or with a trusted person
- Gather important papers together (drivers
license, passport, child’s shot records)
Keep a small amount of cash, roll of
quarters and clothing packed
- Destroy weapons or store out of
- Separate guns and bullets
that contain harmful objects
(kitchen/knives, garage/tools)
- Arrange ahead a safe place to go in
Small steps can create safety and begin
to stop the Violence Cycle!
PPT Slide
- Call for the location/center nearest you to
begin breaking the cycle of Family Violence!
1-800-777-9229, 1-530-666-8187
- If a Police Report is made, a crime victim may
be eligible to receive money for long term
counseling, medical or dental expenses through
the State Victims of Crime Compensation program.
The Family Violence Prevention Council / Created by the Public Health Department of Yolo County/
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Center
W. Sacramento 916-371-1907
W. Sacramento 916-372-6565
Child/Adult Protective Services
M-F, 8am-5pm 530-666-8496
Allied Services for Kids(A.S.K.)
W. Sacramento 916-371-3779