Westside Domestic Violence Shelter

For support and services please call our hotline: (530) 865-4899

Statistics

Many people think that victims of domestic abuse could leave if they really ​want to, and do not step in to help. Most victims do try to leave, on the average of 6 or 7 times before their final departure. ​
Almost 3/4 of partner assaults occur while the victim​ and assailant are divorced or separated.

1 in 4 

U.S. women are victims and survivors of domestic abuse

U.S. women are murdered by their partners every day

U.S. children are exposed to domestic violence
​each year

U.S. women survived attempted or competed sexual assault 

U.S. women reported being raped or sexually assaulted in 2009 

​Does the person you love...

Possible Warning Signs

• Accuse you of infidelity/seem jealous? 
• Control all finances/force you to account in detail what you spend? 
• Anger easily, especially when drinking or using drugs?
• Humiliates you in front of others?
• Use, and or threatens to use, a weapon against you?
• Force you to have sex against your will?
• Blames you or others for his/her problems?

• Expects you to be perfect and have all household chores and dinner ready, or else?
• Call to check up on you?
• Discourage relationships with friends/family?
• Destroy personal property/sentimental items?
• Keep track of your time?
• Abuse pets?
• Get psychically rough with you? (push, yank, slap, hit, etc)?