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  • TEEN DATING My relationship with John started off great. He was funny, charming, and sweet. We had only been dating for a couple months when he told me he loved me. I was not ready for that yet but I thought I would lose him if I didn’t say it back. Our realtionship seemed normal back then...but then things began to change. He started questioning my clothing and even told me one time that I looked like a slut. He would get mad if any guy even looked in my direction but I thought his jealousy meant that he loved me. Soon enough I realized it was his way of keeping control over me. He would often make the plans for our dates without even asking me. He didn’t care if I wanted to do the things he chose or not. Then one night he offered me drugs. I tried to tell him NO, but he forced me to try it. Then he wanted to have sex with me. Because…
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  •   TEEN STORY At the age of 15 years old, I was one angry girl. You’d be angry too, carrying around a rock in the pit of your stomach. One constant thought, “Why is this happening to my family?!?!” Why was I so angry, at my stepfather who has been a part of my life since I was four? At first he seemed pretty nice, and but after a while he got mean. When he would come home in a bad mood I would get really scared. When he was mad he would usually start yelling, then screaming, and then hitting would start(usually Mom). Everyday my entire family had to be ready to adjust to his mood.
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  • My life was good. I had a job and friends, I was close with my family, my boss had just given me a promotion. Everything was going along as planned. One night I went out with some friends to the bar.
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  • My journey was not quick or easy. I went down many paths before finding the right one. My relationship was just like any other in the beginning, loving, caring, wanting to spend all our time together. But things started to change.
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Programs & Services

If you or someone you know is being hurt by a spouse or partner, please call:

(402) 463-4677 or
(877) 322-7272 (SASA)
Answered 24 Hours

Confidential Services Provided:

24 Hour Hotline:  Our crisis hotline provides survivors and the community with support, information and referrals.  All calls are confidential and callers have the option to remain anonymous.

Emergency Shelter:  Our shelter strives to provide an individual's or a family's basic needs when they leave their home due to domestic violence or sexual assault.

Emergency Transportation:  Emergency transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day.  Transportation is also provided to necessary resource agencies, medical facility after an assault.  Advocates can be contacted 24 hours a day by calling the hotline.

Hospital Advocacy:  Advocates provide assistance and support to survivors and their families in the hospital emergency room or other medical facility after an assault.  Advocates can be contacted 24 hours a day by calling the hotline.

Legal Advocacy:  Advocated provide assistance in filling out protection and harassment orders.  Advocates can also make referrals to attorneys.

Protection Orders

On-Going Support and Information:  On-going support is provided both individually and through support and education groups.  Advocates also have information about numerous resoures within the community and are able to make referrals.

Batterer Intervention Program:  Men's Education Group program for men who choose to use violence in their relationships.

Community Education:  Staff are available to speak regarding domestic and sexual violence awareness and prevention, healthy relationships and personal safety.

 

 

 

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