After an increase in cases of domestic violence, we spoke with the non-profit Safe Embrace about how victims can seek help and stay safe.
The domestic violence non-profit offers a lot of resources such as shelter and housing programs, legal advocacy, their crisis hotline, an outreach program and temporary protection orders.
The crisis hotline is available 24/7 and you can reach them at (775) 322-3466.
If you want more information on resources, you can also click the link here.
There are also signs you can look out for if someone is experiencing domestic violence.
Leslie Berg, the Client Services Manger at Safe Embrace explains what those signs might look like.
“Signs of physical aggression, physical symptoms, of course there’s the isolation factor, financial abuse or not having access to finances, being controlled or lack of autonomy and of course an overall fear of the other person,” she said.
Domestic violence can also impact people at work or their relationships with their friends or family.
The symptoms can vary or even be hidden because sometimes people experiencing domestic violence don't know where to turn.
Berg explains more, “A depressed mood, lots of fear, maybe fear returning home, maybe feeling like they’re controlled, like they don’t have the ability to make their own decisions or again have access to finances.”
Sometimes the abuser in the relationship can show signs as well.
Berg goes on to say “Physical aggression, manipulation, coercion, stalking, harassment, general controlling behavior, cruelty towards children and animals, those are the big signs and symptoms that there might be abuse and domestic violence going on in the relationship.”
And it sometimes can be difficult for the victim to seek help.
Berg says “Sometimes it can be, depending on the situation, is it safe for them to seek help are they able to get to a phone or go online or go to an agency in person it all depends on the situation.”
