Intimate partner abuse/domestic violence happens in all communities, and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder is not exempt.Ìý
Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner abuse, is best understood as a pattern of abusive behaviors—including physical, sexualÌýand psychological abuseÌýas well as economic coercion—used by one intimate partner against another to gain, maintainÌýor regain power and control in the relationship.
Abusers use a range of tactics to frighten, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame and/or injure a current or former intimate partner.Ìý Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of sex, age, race, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
If you are concerned about a relationship you are in or have been in, or if you are concerned about a friend’s relationship, please contact ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder'sÌý.ÌýIt is a free and confidentialÌýadvocacy and trauma-informed counseling center on campus for students, staff andÌýfaculty.Ìý
±Ê±ô±ð²¹²õ±ðÌý±ð³¾²¹¾±±ôÌýassist@colorado.edu or call 303-492-8855, which providesÌýafter-hours phone counselors, or stop by OVA in person on the fourth floor of the Center for Community, room S440. They areÌýopen from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Resources
- Visit the Office of Victim Assistance .
- Follow local safe houses on Facebook for events going on in your community: in BoulderÌýand near Longmont.
- (and findÌýmore events throughout October here).