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Domestic Violence is a pattern of learned behavior in which one person uses assaultive and controlling behaviors against another (an intimate partner) to maintain power and control. This can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and stalking. Violence can occur in any kind of relationship: married, dating or same sex.

Sexual Assault is any non-consensual sexual contact. These acts may include coercion (being persuaded or manipulated into having sex) or acquaintance rape (being forced to have sex by someone known or familiar).

HAVEN serves the community through a series of innovative intervention, treatment, prevention and education programs with the purpose to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault.

If you suspect a loved one is the victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, please know you can contact HAVEN at any time.

It is important to learn what you can about the impact and effects of domestic violence or sexual assault. Being present and bearing witness to someone's trauma and story empowers, validates and shows concern.

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You can help! Lend your time, talent and financial support to HAVEN. Together we will put an end to domestic violence and sexual assault.