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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

Domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence or relationship abuse, is defined as “a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.”

Learn more about the dynamics of abuse


Domestic violence can take several forms including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as the use of intimidation, stalking, threats, and financial control. Domestic violence is believed to be a learned behavior. It is not limited to dating or married couples. It can occur between any two adults in an intimate or family relationship.

Learn more about the signs of abuse

 
National Domestic
Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
www.thehotline.org

Nebraska Coalition to
End Sexual and
Domestic Violence
www.nebraskacoalition.org

CLICK HERE for a listing of
additional DV resources
located in Nebraska
 
   
Victims Benefit from Community and Treatment Resources
People who experience frequent or severe abuse, may develop symptoms that interfere with daily living, both personal and professional. The impact of ongoing relationship violence may result in terror, isolation, despair, decreased self-worth, and lost sense of control. Victims can develop chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which if left untreated, can persist for years.

Attempting to deal with relationship violence without professional help can be difficult. While no one therapeutic model will fit the needs of everyone, research indicates that victims of relationship violence can benefit from therapies designed specifically to deal with the affects of trauma.

NLAP can help. We have volunteers of both genders who are committed to assisting a lawyer, judge or law student who has experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. Give us a call at (402) 475-6527.