At least one woman is physically abused every fifteen seconds. Very few will tell anyone. Victims of domestic violence come from all walks of life, all cultures, all income groups, all ages and all religions. They share feelings of helplessness, isolation, guilt, fear and shame.

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Are you abused? Does the person you love...

• "Track" all of your time?
• Constantly accuse you of being unfaithful?
• Discourage your relationships with family and friends?
• Criticize you for little things?
• Anger easily when drinking alcohol or taking drugs?
• Humiliate you in front of others?
• Destroy personal property or sentimental items?
• Hit, punch, slap, kick, or bite you or the children?
• Use, or threaten to use, a weapon against you?
• Force you to engage in sex against your will?

If you answer "yes" to even a few of these questions, it's time to get help! There are no easy answers, but there are things you can do to protect yourself:

• Call the police at 9-1-1 for an emergency or (303) 651-8555 for a non-emergency. An assault, even by family members, is still a crime.
• Leave the house, have someone that you trust come stay with you, or go to a confidential for victims.
• In Longmont, you can contact the Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, at (303) 772-4422 (24-hour crisis line) or the Longmont Ending Violence Initiative (LEVI) at (303) 774-4534.
• Get medical attention from your doctor or a hospital emergency room. Ask the medical staff to photograph your injuries and keep detailed records in case you decide to take legal action. Due to recently enacted state law: HB17-1322, medical staff must ask potential victims if they want the police informed, unless it is considered a serious bodily injury.

Don't ignore the problem! Contact your family court for information about a civil protection order that doesn't involve criminal charges or penalties or talk to a friend about it. Part of the abuser's power comes from secrecy. Finally, plan ahead and know what you will do if you are attacked again. If you decide to leave, choose a place to go and set aside some money. Put important papers together -- marriage license, birth certificates, checkbooks, insurance information -- in a place where you can get them quickly.

RESOURCES

Longmont Police Services:

• Domestic Violence Unit Detective Brad Steinike by email or call 303-651-8937
• Domestic Violence Unit Detective Amanda Jonas by email or call 303-774-4590
• Domestic Violence Unit Detective Jocelyn McManus by email or call 303-774-4585
• The Longmont Ending Violence Initiative (LEVI) is an awareness project designed to enlist the entire community in an effort to reduce domestic violence. LEVI provides non-emergency prevention/education materials as well as referrals to domestic violence resources. To reach LEVI you can email or call (303) 774-4534.

Local agencies:

• The Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley is a local 501 (c) (3) offered to victims of domestic and dating violence: 24-hour crisis line, individual and group counseling, case management, legal advocacy, and community and peer education.

We know from asking the community, that friends, relatives, and co-workers are aware of the abuse at its inception. If this is indeed the case, we need to "arm" these residents with information to assist. It is our responsibility as residents to become involved. The Longmont Police Departments Domestic Violence Unit is an active part of a community collaboration created to change the way residents respond to domestic violence.