What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence is a web of tactics including physical, emotional, and sexual violence, including making you afraid through threats of violence, destroying your belongings, keeping you away from family and friends, and limiting all of the family’s money, with the intention of controlling you, so the abuser gets their own way.

Am I experiencing domestic violence?

If you answer Yes to any of these questions you may be experiencing domestic violence.

Creating a Safety Plan

If you need/want help an advocate can assist you in designing a safety plan.
If it feels safe, have emergency numbers by the telephone (of neighbors, family, Umbrella, police, etc.) Teach your children what the plan is and where they should go when in danger. Collect necessary materials: coats and boots in winter, extra clothes, car keys, important papers, birth certificates, Social Security numbers, income tax information, etc., and keep them together in a secret secure place.

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A Personalized Safety Plan

Umbrella advocates can assist you with all of these options, if you want our help.

These documents can tell you if you can qualifiy for a Relief From Abuse Order.
Relief from Abuse General Information
Final Relief from Abuse Order

I know someone who is being abused. How can I help them?
How Can I Help?
How Men Can Help
Helping an Abused Woman

How do I know my partner has changed?
Is it Safe to Go Home

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Domestic Violence
Serving Caledonia  and Southern Essex Counties of VT

 

The Advocacy Program at Umbrella

1222 Main St., Ste. 301

(Dean Hale Bldg. 3rd Floor)

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

 

Domestic & Sexual Violence Hot Line
(802) 748-8645

Domestic Violence Program
Umbrella, Inc. Fostering communities of strong women, supported families and safe homes.