Domestic Violence Resource Center - Taylorsville, NC

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The Domestic Violence Resource Center currently offers an open support group to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The group is led by qualified facilitators. Topics vary but may include:

Building Self-Esteem
The cycle of violence
Power and Control
Safety and emergency planning
Domestic Violence and its effect on children
Creating a support system
Budgeting and finances

The support group meets weekly on Monday evenings at 5:30. Drop-ins are welcome. Limited childcare is provided. Call the DVRC office at 828-635-8850 for location and more information about the open group.

Other support groups, including a group for rape and sexual assault victims and male abuse support group, are scheduled as the need arises. Please contact the office for more information on these specialty groups.

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Below is a list of characteristics
that are common to a batterer.

Presents themselves as the "real victim".

Says they are trying to keep the family together.

Acknowledges family problems but denies the violence.

When confronted by his acts of assault, he may say things such as "She bruises easily; she was hysterical; she was drunk or high".

May claim to having had to restrain her.

May claim to have been defending himself.

May claim that is was an accident.

May make or threaten to make multiple Child Protective Services reports claiming her negligence as a mother.

May prosecute or threaten to prosecute her when she has acted in self-defense.

May assert that he knows people in the criminal justice system and that she will not be helped or believed.

Batterer's reality is:
"I'm not doing anything wrong;
If I am, I won't get caught;
If I do get caught, I'll talk my way out of it;
If I can't talk my way out,
the consequences will be light".

Join a support group where you will find help and someone who truly understands

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Domestic Violence Resource Center
Post Office Box 652 - Taylorsville, NC 28681
Supporting victims in Alexander County
Office: 828-635-8850