Domestic violence is a pattern of verbal or physical abuse that one person in a relationship uses to control another. It is not the same thing as a basic disagreement or conflict. This abuse can happen with any couple whether married or unmarried, heterosexual or gay. Often the emotional and psychological affects are detrimental and long-lasting to victims, including children who witness such abuse.
You may need help if your partner does any of the following:
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Physical and sexual assaults are crimes. Although emotional, verbal, psychological and financial abuses are more difficult to prove, all of these types of assaults have negative affects on a person's emotional well-being, including how he or she is able to function at home and on the job. Remember: The Nest offers individual and supportive group counseling and for victims of domestic violence. |
If you feel like you are in danger, immediately call the police. Keep these numbers with you at all times.
| 24-Hour resources in Lexington: | |
| Division of Police | 911 or 258-3600 |
| Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program | 1-800-656-4673 |
| District Court Clerk - Protective Orders | 246-2248 (weekdays) |
| 246-2228 (after hours and weekends) | |
| Sheriff's Office | 252-1771 |
| Elsewhere in Kentucky: | 1-800-544-2022 |
To talk with someone at The Nest about concerns related to domestic violence, contact:
Sharon Kopyc, Director of Clinical & Community Services
859.259.1974
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