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The ABUSE IS USELESS CAMPAIGN is a awareness effort of The Running Well Foundation, which provides support to victims of domestic abuse. The Running Well Foundation is a for profit organization, based in New Castle,DE that works on the behalf of victims of domestic issues. For both victims and perpetrators, The Running Well Foundation offers resources including support groups and counseling. Help us stamp out domestic violence for good.
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It may not be easy to identify abuse, especially at first. While some relationships are clearly abusive from the outset, abuse often starts subtly and gets worse over time. For example, abuse may begin with occasional hurtful comments, jealousy or controlling behavior. As it gets worse, the abuse may become more frequent, severe or violent. As the cycle of abuse worsens, your safety or the safety of your children may be in danger.
You are very likely in an domestic violence situation if you have a relationship with someone who does even one of the following:
* Hits, kicks, shoves, slaps, or chokes you or threatens you with violence or a weapon
* Forces you to have sexual intercourse or engage in sexual acts against your will
* Calls you names, insults you or puts you down(emotional abuse)
* Prevents you from going to work or school
* Stops you from seeing family members and friends
* Hurts, or threatens to hurt you, your children or pets
* Destroys your property
* Controls your access to medicines
* Blames you for his or her violent behavior or tells you that you deserve it
* Says that his or her abusive behavior is no big deal or even denies doing it
* Tries to force you to drop charges
* Tries to prevent you from calling the police or seeking medical care
