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01/01/2024

The holiday season can be a bad time when it comes to domestic violence. If you need someone to vent to and keep things confidential please message us. If you need more help then we can offer we can help you get to the resources you need. Please don't stay in a bad situation. You ARE worth it and your deserve better.

12/08/2023

Did yinz know that Microwave Oven Day is a thing? It is, and it's today!

Putting out a microwave fire is as easy as ... well, reheating dinner.

⛔ Turn it off
🔌 Unplug it
✋ Keep the door shut
⌚ Wait for the flames to go out

Illustration from U.S. Fire Administration.

12/08/2023

A bit more information.

Ex-cellmate says man accused of murdering Shen. woman disappointed 'he didn't get to hear her last breath'

12/08/2023

The paper has an update about April, please keep her memories alive. Please help us get this group moving and growing

12/07/2023

I wish more people would care and realize that domestic violence happens all the time, please please care all the time, not just when something bad happens. Please check on your friends and if you need to talk please message us. We are fully confidential, and can help put you in contact w Schuylkill hope and help you other ways. Also, if anyone would like to volunteer please message us, we need people

10/30/2023

It's sad, October is Domestic violence awareness month and we could get enough or any volunteers for that matter to help hand out information. It hurts my heart that most people only care when something tragic happens. I also can't stand the rude comments made on dv posts. Please understand leaving a situation is NOT easy. It's very hard and take on average 7 times to stay gone for good.
Sorry for the rant, on that note if you feel you want to volunteer to help grow this group please message us, we could use help w social media, handing out information, maybe rides for survivors if they need to get to Pottsville or something. Also would love to get a support group started.

10/03/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064535056303/posts/704426415051854/?mibextid=CDWPTG

VERY IMPORTANT!!!! If you are in a domestic abuse situation hiding a cell phone please note that Oct. 4 (tomorrow) at 1:20pm Central an emergency alert is going to go off on ALL PHONES AND COMPUTERS UNLESS it is TURNED ALL THE WAY OFF! If you are hiding something like this for your safety be sure to turn it ALL THE WAY OFF!!

05/08/2023

We all heal in one way or another but that doesn't mean we forget. We are warriors! Prove we are better

04/13/2023

Financial Abuse examples
Having all bank accounts in the abuser’s name
Controlling how, when, and where money is spent
Assigning an allowance (often very small or unrealistic cost of living)
Denying a partner the right to work outside the home or make any financial contribution to the family
Controlling all or most of the finances
Misusing a partner’s name for financial reasons
Forcing partner to sign documents against their will, such as taxes, immigration papers or other important documents

04/13/2023

Sexual Abuse examples
Birth control sabotage
Reproductive coercion
Using a s*xual derogatory name
Forcing a partner to strip
Forcing a partner to become a s*x worker or pr******te
Accusing a partner of promiscuity
Forcing a partner to watch po*******hy, or the abusive partner having s*x with others
Subjecting the partner to unwanted touching
Forcing a partner to participate in any form of unwanted s*xual activity
Biting, pinching or hurting a partner with objects during s*x
Sexually assaulting a partner

04/13/2023

Physical Abuse examples
Pushing, kicking, slapping, punching or scratching
Pulling or ripping out hair
Strangling
Biting
Spitting at or near partner
Throwing objects at or near partner
Subjecting someone to reckless driving
Using household objects as weapons
Threatening partner with weapons
Non-consensual rough play (i.e. martial arts, MMA, self-defense techniques)
Abuse that results in lacerations, broken bones, internal injuries or miscarriage
Abuse that lead to disfigurement or disability
Murder

04/13/2023

Emotional Abuse examples
Ignoring a partner’s feelings
Ridiculing or insulting women as a group
Ridiculing or insulting valued beliefs, religion, race, heritage, or class
Withholding approval, appreciation, or affection as punishment
Continually criticizing, calling names, or shouting at partners
Humiliating partners in private or public
Refusing to socialize with people who are important to partner
Taking car keys, cell phone, or other means of communication away
Regularly threatening to leave or told to leave
Not allowing access to basic needs (toiletries, medication, etc.)
“Gaslighting” or “Crazy-Making” (Read a definition here)
Abandoning someone in dangerous place
Threatening to hurt or kill family members
Punishing or depriving the children when angry
Threatening to kidnap the children
Abusing, torturing or killing pets
Harassing partners about imagined affairs
Manipulating partners with lies and contradictions
Destroying furniture, punching holes in walls or breaking appliances
Wielding weapons in a threatening way