Victims of Domestic Violence

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Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects individuals of all ages, gender, and backgrounds. We understand how difficult it can be to seek help and we want to provide you with the necessary resources and support. Through our Victims Advocate Unit, we can help provide:

safe shelter
safety planning
injunctions for protection
relocation assistance
free legal aid
counseling
transportation
compensation

We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the services and programs available to assist victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Relationship Warning Signs

Do you feel nervous around your boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner?
Do you have to be careful to control your behavior to avoid their anger?
Do you feel pressured by them when it comes to sex?
Are you scared of disagreeing with them?
Do they criticize you, or humiliate you in front of other people?
Are they always checking up or questioning you about what you do without them?
Do they repeatedly and wrongly accuse you of seeing or flirting with other people?
Do they tell you that if you changed they wouldn’t abuse you?
Does their jealousy stop you from seeing friends or family?
Do they make you feel like you are wrong, stupid, crazy, or inadequate?
Have they ever scared you with violence or threatening behavior?
Do you often do things to please them, rather than please yourself?
Do they prevent you from going out or doing things you want to do?
Do you feel that, with them, nothing you do is ever good enough?
Do they say that they will kill or hurt themselves if you break up with them?
Do they make excuses for their behavior, for example by saying it’s because of alcohol or drugs, or because they can’t control their temper, or that they were ‘just joking’?

Resources

Contact Information

Domestic Violence Shelter: 352-722-2272
(free counseling for adults & children)
Kimberly's Center for Child Protection: 352-873-4739
(free counseling for children witnessing domestic violence)
Injunction Office: 352-671-5568
Ocala Police Department: 352- 369-7000
OPD Records Department: 352-369-7090
OPD Victim Advocates: 352-369-7139 or 352-369-7134
Marion County Jail: 352-351-8077
State Attorney’s Office: 352-671-5800

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