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DEFINING THE ISSUE.
IDENTIFYING WARNING SIGNS.
ACTING TO SUPPORT VICTIMS.

LANGUAGE MATTERS.

When talking about abuse, in any form, language matters. Victims of crime are always listening to find out who is safe. They are looking for subtle hints to reinforce or lessen their feelings of shame and self-blame. By using victim-centered language and naming the violence for what it is, we allow victims and survivors to see that the situation is about power and control – nothing else.  

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

DEFINING.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or coercion that occurs in a romantic relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses, dating and regular sexual partners.

 

IPV can range from one episode of violence with lasting impact to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years. IPV includes a wide variety of abusive or violent behaviors and can fall under any of the following categories:

  • Physical  

  • Sexual  

  • Stalking

  • Psychological  

  • Emotional

  • Spiritual 

  • Technological

  • Financial

IDENTIFYING.

When we understand what intimate partner violence is, we can identify it in a variety of forms. Examples include, but are not limited to, an intimate partner who:

  • Criticizes or humiliates 

  • Isolates you from others

  • Manipulates and/or lies

  • Threatens or physically hurts

  • Coerces behavior

  • Constantly calls/texts

  • Controls/withholds money

  • Gives unwanted touch

  • Places blame and fault

  • Prevents work or school 

ACTING.

JCADA staff work with clients until they feel safe and empowered. We help connect survivors to support systems such as family, friends and community.

 

As our clients work to build independent, safe, and secure lives for themselves and their families, we invite you to help us ensure safer communities.

 

Get involved by becoming knowledgeable about intimate partner violence through Friends of JCADA, bringing our education team to your school or synagogue, or giving to support JCADA's 100% FREE services.

Our role is to support victims and survivors where they are and connect them to the resources they need. 

Definitions

TAKE ACTION.

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"I think I might be in an abusive relationship with my partner."

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"I support creating a world where everyone deserves and is free to feel safe."

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"We have the opportunity to become more inclusive and supportive of survivors."

Teacher

"I want to teach my students how to recognize unhealthy relationship behaviors."

ADDRESS

PHONE

EMAIL

P.O. Box 2266 

Rockville, MD 20847

Services: 

1-877-885-2232


Office:

301-315-8040

Services:

support@jcada.org

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Office:

jcada@jcada.org

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​Documents, training, workshops, and services produced by JCADA are funded, in part, under grants and contracts awarded by the following agencies: Office on Violence Against Women, The United States Department of Justice; Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, Executive Office of the Mayor, District of Columbia; the Family Services Administration of the Department of Human Services, Government of the District of Columbia; the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, State of Maryland; Department of Criminal Justice Services, Commonwealth of Virginia; and the Montgomery County Government. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of JCADA and do not represent the official position or policies of the organizations or government agencies that have provided the grant or contract funding. 

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