Awareness Focus

June Focus

Hope’s Door

Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell

Safely.”

     One of the focuses of June is Safety. I have chosen to focus on Domestic Violence Safety since this is vital to our program. We have found that most red flags fall under the heading of power and control:

*Coercion and Threat

* Intimidation

* Emotional Abuse

* Isolation

* Minimizing, denying, and blaming

* Using children and pets to threaten you (and children)

* Using privilege (male privilege, spiritual headship privilege)

* Economic abuse

     Remember that abusers choose to abuse so it is not your fault; and love should not hurt. If you are being verbally abused that is usually the first sign that you are not respected. Physical and sexual abuse often come next. Then there is the twisting of feelings, thoughts and words or psychological abuse. 

     If you are experiencing any of this in a relationship then you may want to consider the following steps whether you stay or leave:

*Your first resource is prayer, your second is a clear head to think

*Know the risks are high whether you stay or go but your personal safety and that

of your children depends on making a safety plan.

*Make a plan by referring to Hope’s Door Safety Resource Plan on line under Resources

at  www.hopes-door.org

* Make sure you know where local safe places and shelters are located.

* Discuss your plan with a safe person. Perhaps they can assist you in a temporary hiding place

* Instruct your children what to do when there is an unsafe situation. (where to go or where to hide)

* Call police and cooperate fully with them

* Pack important papers, items, and emergency supplies ahead and put in a safe place 

* Keep gas in your car or money for transportation

Please review our website for further information www.hopes-door.org


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