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	Resource Topics Abuse Domestic Violence Sexual Assault/Abuse Alcohol and Drug Use/Abuse Bullying & Intimidation Educational Issues Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effect Learning Disabilities & Special Education School Attendance & Truancy Grief and Loss Mental Health for Children & Youth ADD/ADHD Depression Eating Disorders Self Injury Money Matters Parenting Sex and Sexuality		Domestic Violence If you are experiencing domestic abuse, know that you are not alone. It affects families, children, partners and spouses. Over time, abusive behavior increases in frequency and severity. Anyone in a violent relationship needs support. If you suspect that someone you know is in a domestic violent relationship, ask a local crisis center for information, support and ideas. Even when you know what to look for, it can still be hard to know for sure that someone is in a violent relationship. The person might deny there's a problem. And you could be mistaken. But be concerned if you stop hearing from the person or if the partner tries to keep you away. Try to keep in touch. Call or check in often. The worst thing you can do as a friend is give up. Don't judge the person if she doesn't leave. Try to listen. Help the person get professional help. This could be from a women's shelter, therapist, counselor, doctor, lawyer, police or clergy. Help the person find resources to help with childcare, medical and legal issues. Call local hotlines for information and phone numbers of agencies. If alcohol and other drugs seem to be part of the problem, say so. Suggest that the person think about getting help. Anyone in a violent relationship needs a plan for when things get out of control. You can help the person put a plan together. The plan should include: A safe, secret place to go. This can be a friend, relative's home, or women's shelter. A bag packed with clothes and money that can be kept in both a safe place or with a friend. A list of important phone numbers: police, shelters, counselors, therapists, friends and/or relatives. A way to call 911 or the police. A contact at a local crisis center who can advise on all the options. Local Resources North Shore Horizons: Lake County Crisis and office: 218-834-5924 Or 800-834-5923 Violence Prevention Center: Cook County Crisis: 218-387-1237 Office: 218-387-1262 Regional Resources American Indian Community Housing Association: Duluth, MN 218-722-7225 Dabinoo'Igan Shelter: Duluth, MN 218-722-2247 Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (DAIP) Visitation Center: Duluth, MN 218-722-2781 First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center: Duluth, MN 218-727-8353 Life House (Harbor House program): Duluth, MN 218-722-7032 Program for the Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault: Duluth, MN 218-726-1442 Crisis: 866-229-7425 www.pavsa.org Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women: Duluth, MN 218-728-6481 Crisis: 877-880-3093 www.safehavenshelter.org/index1.htm Women's Legal Action (Building for Women): Duluth, MN 218-720-5818 Women's Transitional Housing: Duluth, MN 218-728-6437 State Resources Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse www.mincava.umn.edu Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault www.mncasa.org National Resources National Center on Domestic & Sexual Violence www.ncdsv.org/publications_wheel.html National Coalition Against Domestic Violence www.ncadv.org Office on Violence Against Women www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo Partnership Against Violence Network www.pavnet.org The Broken Spirits Network www.brokenspirits.com Disclaimer: Listing of resources and websites is for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not indicate endorsement of any resources or website.

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