Mercer County Family Crisis Center
309-582-7233 (24 Hour Crisis Line)
110 NW 3rd Avenue
Aledo, IL 61231
Signs Of Abuse
Do you recognize any of these abusive behaviors?
- Prevents you from leaving/physically restrains you.
- Used or threatened to harm you with a weapon.
- Pushes, slaps, spits, punches, bites or burns you.
- Calls you names.
- Uses your child/children against you.
- Blames you for causing “the abuse”.
- Pressures you to dress in a certain way.
- Forces you to have sex after physical violence has occurred.
- Directs physical violence toward sexual areas of your body.
- Makes all decisions about money without your input.
- Causes you to lose your job.
- Refuses you access to money.
- Threatens to commit suicide.
- Criticizes or threatens you, your family or friends.
- Isolates you from your family and/or friends.
Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
3.3 million children in the U.S. between ages of 3 and 17 are at risk yearly of exposure to parental violence.
In general, 70% of people who abuse their partners also abuse their children.
As violence against women becomes more severe and more frequent in the home, children experience a 400% increase in physical violence by the male batterer.
If you recognized any of these behaviors, consider calling us
for more information! 309-582-SAFE (7233)