Intimate Partner Violence CRYSTAL JUDSON FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
2 Why talk about IPV? 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical • violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. 1 Only 34% of people who are injured by intimate partners receive medical care • for their injuries Violence during a pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of intimate partner • homicide Women abused during pregnancy are more likely to delay entry into prenatal • care https://www.uua.org/sites/live-new.uua.org/files/documents/ncadv/dv_pregnancy.pdf https://www.domesticshelters.org/domestic-violence-articles-information/when-pregnancy-triggers-violence
3 Power and Control Adapted from the Duluth Model
Legal Aid: 10 Onsite Partner Confidential Same day access to Organizations: one-on-one Protective Orders • PC Sheriff Direct referrals to Legal Advocacy • PC Prosecutors Clinics at Tacoma Pro- Bono • Associated Ministries Emergency • Korean Women’s Support Services: Association • Our Sisters’ House Transportation, Food, Criminal Justice toiletries and animal • Superior Court rehoming. Services • DSHS • DCS • Good Sam Behavioral Health Domestic Survivor Counseling and Violence Helpline Support Groups 37 Co-located Professionals 13 Volunteers and Outreach Interns Financial Services: DSHS, DCS and Crime Victims Compensation
5 Domestic Violence Resources • CJFJC • 718 Court E, Tacoma • (253)798-4166 YWCA of Pierce County • (253)383-2593 • WA State DV Helpline • (800)562-6025 • National DV Helpline (24hrs) • (800)799-7233 •
6 Questions? Nadia Van Atter (253) 798-4318 nadiavanatter@piercecountywa.gov DVHL (253) 798-4166 familyjusctr@piercecountywa.gov
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