{"id":29713,"date":"2025-03-18T21:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T21:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/?p=29713"},"modified":"2025-03-19T00:09:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T00:09:52","slug":"recognizing-domestic-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/recognizing-domestic-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Domestic Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Abuse can be difficult to spot, and often those suffering may not be able to see it, or may not want to admit it. Domestic abuse or violence refers to abuse, whether physical, sexual, or emotional, from someone in your life. Often this abuse goes unreported due to fear or wanting to protect the abuser.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742335672551{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;29706&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Sign of domestic abuse from a partner include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Verbal abuse such as insulting, demeaning, or shaming you<\/li>\n<li>Extreme jealousy<\/li>\n<li>Preventing or discouraging you from spending time with family or friends<\/li>\n<li>Intimidation or threats<\/li>\n<li>Any physical violence or destruction of belongings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried that a friend, coworker, or family member might be in a harmful situation, your first instinct might be to intervene directly. However, that can cause more harm than good. Rather, consider these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask them in a private setting if they are safe<\/li>\n<li>Provide resources such as The National Domestic Violence Hotline*<\/li>\n<li>Offer to drive them to a local shelter<\/li>\n<li>Help them file for a restraining order<\/li>\n<li>Call the police if you suspect someone is in immediate danger of being harmed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]If you suspect a friend, coworker, or family member of being an abuser, hold them accountable. Help them find treatment, but let them know there are no excuses for abuse.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">*A list of additional resources:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:90,&quot;335559739&quot;:180,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/get-help\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The National Domestic Violence Hotline:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Available by phone, chat, or text at any time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:90,&quot;335559739&quot;:180,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A list of <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/get-help\/domestic-violence-local-resources\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">local resources<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> organized by state and territory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:90,&quot;335559739&quot;:180,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Department of Justice <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/ovw\/domestic-violence\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Domestic Violence homepage<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:90,&quot;335559739&quot;:180,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/familydoctor.org\/domestic-violence-protecting-yourself-and-your-children\/?adfree=true\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protecting Yourself and Your Children from Domestic Violence<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:90,&quot;335559739&quot;:180,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742336145679{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Content by Lockton Dunning Benefits with info from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/get-help\/\">https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/get-help\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Abuse can be difficult to spot, and often those suffering may not be able to see it, or may not want to admit it. 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