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Domestic Violence Information

"If you feel like controlling someone, start with yourself."

Domestic Violence Information contains information that may be helpful to victims of domestic violence and to anyone who wants to help a victim of domestic violence.

If you are a survivor of domestic violence, or a professional who works with victims or survivors, and you have written something that would be helpful to other victims or survivors, please Contact ComputerBob.

By ComputerBob — A Journey Of Discovery (in chronological order)

• My Brother, My Sidekick, My Baby
• There's No Such Thing As A Good-Looking Corpse
• Every Child
• Never Alone
• My Little Brother
• Love and Praise
• George Brandenburg
• My First Speech On Domestic Violence
• Victim vs. Survivor
• The Ever-Shrinking Circle
• Rest In Peace
• A New Day
• Moving On - The Death Of Hope
• Changing Your Name After Abuse
• A Long, Slow Dance Of Death
• Remember Me?
• Final Notice (A post in ComputerBob's online Journal)

(For more stories, see this web site's Survivors section and ComputerBob's Journal Posts About Survivors.)

Recognizing The Problem

• What Is Domestic Violence?
• Power and Control
• Facts About Domestic Violence
• Am I In A Domestic Violence Relationship?
• Signs To Look For In A Battering Personality
• Strategies Of Domestic Violence
• Are You Living In A Cage?
• A Few Dangerous Myths About Domestic Violence
• Domestic Violence: Myths And Realities
• What Is Verbal Abuse?
• Lethality Indicators
• Why Do Women Stay?
• Questions To Ask Yourself About A Date
• Early Warning Signs Of Teen Dating Violence

Understanding The Patterns

• The Cycle Of Violence
• The Continuum Of Violence
• When You Say "I'm Sorry"
• I Got Flowers Today!
• Why Does He Do That?

Children And Abuse

• Being A Child In A Violent Home Means...
• Effects Of Domestic Violence On Children
• Nurturing Children
• Be Aware Of Warning Signs Of Sexual Abuse
• If Your Child Tells You About Abuse

Breaking Free

• ComputerBob's Chosen Excerpts from the book, "Keeping The Faith"
• ComputerBob's Chosen Excerpts from the book, "Battered But Not Broken"
• ComputerBob's Chosen Excerpts from the book, "Time To Break Free"
• Safety Plan
• The Seven Stages Of Letting Go

Supportive Messages

• Therapeutic Messages
• Affirmations
• Steps To Survival
• Survival Kit
• Taking Care Of Yourself After Traumatic Events
• To Achieve Your Dreams, Remember Your ABCs
• Freedom And Responsibility
• Personal Bill Of Rights

Helping The Victim

• When And How To Intervene
• Empowerment Is The Core Of Advocacy
• How To Be A Friend To Victims Of Abuse By A Partner

Working To Prevent The Problem

• To Stop Relationship Violence In America
• Ten Things Men Can Do To Prevent Gender Violence

Other Sources of Support and Information

• Rave - Religion and Violence e-learning. A wide variety of valuable online materials for victims, survivors and those who love, help and support them.
• Emotional Abuse and Your Faith - A collection of articles, video, and audio on emotional and verbal abuse
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence
• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline - Phone: 1-866-331-9474, TTY: 1-866-331-8453
• Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Florida Domestic Violence Hotline - Phone: 1-800-500-1119, TTY: 1-800-621-4202
• National Domestic Violence Hotline for the United States and Canada: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
• Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
• Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody (Ask for their free packet on custody and visitation litigation): 1-800-527-3223