Safe Passage, Inc. Domestic Violence Intervention & Prevention Services
Serving Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland Counties of Indiana
24 Hour Toll-Free Hot Line 1-877-733-1990
Effects of Domestic Violence Over Time On:
VICTIM: Isolation from others – Low self esteem, depression – Increased alcohol or drug abuse – Emotional problems – Pain and injuries – Permanent physical damage- Death
CHILDREN: Emotional problems, illness – Increased fears, anger – Increased risk of abuse, injuries and death – Repetition of abusive behavior
SOCIETY: Increase in crime – Increase in legal, police, medical, and counseling costs. Perpetuation of cycle of violence – Perpetuation of myths of inequality of women and men – Decrease in quality of life.