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• Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate Partner Violence

How to Get Help

What You Can Do If You Are Being Abused

• Go to a safe place. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger. Seek medical attention at a local hospital if needed.
• Tell someone you trust. You may decide to contact the SHARE Center 203 432-6653 (24/7).
• Call Yale University Police at 203 432-4400.
• Call Urgent Care 203 432-0123

Will the Yale Police, and/or S.H.A.R.E. counselors help with LGBT callers?

Yes. S.H.A.R.E. counselors and the Yale Police understand the unique challenges facing people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Questioning. They are committed to making Yale a welcoming environment. Please contact the S.H.A.R.E. Center at 203 432.6653. S.H.A.R.E. counselors can also assist in contacting the Yale Police.

How to Assist a Friend in an Abusive Relationship

• Gently ask direct questions about your concerns and give your friend time to answer.
• Listen attentively without judging or rushing to provide solutions.
• Let your friend know that you are available to offer support and caring. You cannot take responsibility for stopping the violence—only the abuser can do this.
• Offer to help provide your friend with some educational resources about abuse.
• If your friend plans to remain in the relationship, continue to be a friend. Avoid giving your friend ultimatums to choose you or their partner.
• If your friend has children and is concerned about their well-being, reinforce their concern. Violence is damaging to children.
• Emphasize two important things to remember: Abuse in a relationship is never acceptable and despite their partner’s promises, the violence is likely to continue and eventually escalate.
• Help provide your friend with information about campus and local resources.
• If you witness or hear an assault in progress, call 911. Do not attempt to physically intervene.

Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE x7233