The Domestic Violence Shelter

The Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.

A Non-profit Agency Serving
Richland and Huron Counties in Ohio

Support the DV Shelter in our
efforts to prevent domestic
violence. Thank You.

Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer that your abuser can not access directly or remotely
If you need to quickly get away to an unrelated site, click the escape button and you will be redirected.

DOES YOUR PARTNER…
_call you names or tell you that no one else would want you?
_flaunt relationships or flirt with others while in your presence?
_threaten to “punish you or teach you a lesson” if you misbehave?
_force you to have sex even if you say “no”
_insult your family or friends?
_blame you for everything that goes wrong?

DO I …
feel as though I am to blame and if I try harder that the abuse would stop?
like myself less than usual after being with my partner?
cover or make excuses for my partner's behavior?

DOES YOUR PARTNER…
_behave in cycles of tension building, followed by remorse?
_keep guns, knives, or other weapons close at hand?
_insist that you ask permission to spend money for household or personal items, whether the money is community fund or your own income?
If you answer yes to any of the following, please seek assistance. You can Contact Us (go to contact page) .