Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse also known as intimate partner violence, can occur even in seemingly “perfect” relationships across all genders and socioeconomic statuses. The Center for Disease Control (2017) recognizes four main types of intimate partner violence:

Physical violence
Sexual violence (including unwanted sexual contact and non-contact unwanted sexual experiences)
Stalking
Psychological aggression (including aggressive language, coercive control, and threats of violence)

Know that if you or someone you love are a victim of the abuse there are local and online resources to help.

Community Resources

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence– MA, serves the greater Boston area

Hotline: 800-899-4000

DOVE- Serves the South Shore

24 HR Crisis Line: 617-471-1234

Toll Free: 888-314-3683

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Confidential, one-on-one support through hotline and online chat

1-800-799-7233

Casa Myrna– Operates SafeLink the Toll-Free Domestic Violence Hotline:

877-785-2020

Schoolhouse Counseling Center, 839 Washington Street, Suite 1D, Norwood, MA 02062 Tel- 781-352-2936 Fax- 781-352-2957