Does your partner tell you what to do? Has your partner threatened you with physical harm? Does your partner call you names or tell you that you are worthless?
Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, economic background, religious beliefs, marital status, or sexual preference. Abusive behaviors include verbal, emotional, sexual, physical, psychological and economic abuse and typically get worse over time. Any behavior that intimidates, manipulates, humiliates, isolates, frightens, terrorizes, coerces, threatens, blames, hurts, injures or wounds someone is abuse. Domestic violence is dangerous and can be fatal.
What Can You Do? It’s up to you to decide what is best for you. Domestic violence is not okay and you are not alone. If you decide you need help, you may wish to:
Call on campus – University Police (315) 792-7105
Off campus – NY State Police (315) 736-0121
Oneida Co. Sheriffs Dept. (315) 736-0141
Utica Police Dept. (315) 735-3301
Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) for assistance and to learn about resources in your area.
Create a safety plan that addresses you and your family’s situation.
Learn your rights.
