Am I a Victim/Do I know a Victim of Domestic Violence?
Am I a victim/Do I know a victim? Sometimes it’s hard to recognize that you are a victim of abuse. Here is a checklist to help you define instances of abuse. Have you or your children been shoved, slapped, punched, kicked, or hit? Have you been told you can’t do anything right, you’re an unfit…
What We All Can Do to End Domestic Violence in our Community
Domestic violence is not an individual, family or law enforcement issue; it affects all ages, genders, ethnicities and economic levels – it is a community issue. In 2009, there were 7,800 domestic violence offenses reported in Duval County. Within the last year, Hubbard House provided services to more than 6,200 victims of domestic violence. It…
Make a Difference Day
Each year, millions of people join together on the fourth Saturday in October to participate in Make a Difference Day. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make a Difference Day is the largest national day of helping others. Last year, more than 3 million people came together on that day to help an estimated 30 million…
Crime Prevention Month
Every year in the United States, around 11 million crimes are reported to law enforcement. This number has continued to decrease since the 1990s, but there is still a lot to be done to lower it. Law enforcement officers frequently work to prevent crimes and they need all the support possible from the community to…
Domestic Violence Victim Bill Of Rights
You have the right NOT to be abused. You have the right to anger over past beatings. You have a right to choose to change the situation. You have a right to freedom from fear of abuse. You have a right to request and expect assistance from police or social agencies. You have a right…
What is Abuse
Domestic violence affects thousands of women, children, and men in Duval and Baker Counties each year. There are four main types of abuse in domestic violence situations: physical, emotional, economic, and sexual. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize this and as a result, do not seek help. Domestic violence is often more than an isolated incident….
How Social Media Can Help End Domestic Violence
In today’s society almost everything can be done using the Internet. We pay our bills, do our shopping, read the news, and catch up with friends all online. Websites such as Facebook and Twitter have become virtual worlds in which we spend an increasing amount of time during our daily lives. Not only do they…
Effects of Domestic Violence on the Workplace
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence stated that a recent survey found 44 percent of respondents had personally experienced domestic violence’s impact on the workplace, most frequently because a co-worker was a victim. In fact, it is estimated that the cost of lost productivity due to domestic violence equals $727.8 million annually. Though you may…
Shelter Needs
Hubbard House has grown from being the first domestic violence shelter established in the state of Florida in 1976, to providing programs and services to more than 6,200 women, children, and men annually in Duval and Baker counties. Without Hubbard House, many of these victims’ hope for peace, dreams of tomorrow, and strength for their…
Myths and Facts about Domestic Violence
Myth: If it’s so bad, wouldn’t they just leave? FACT: There are many complicated reasons why it’s difficult for a person to leave an abusive partner. They may be financially dependent or have limited job skills or religious, cultural or family pressures may keep them in the relationship/marriage. One of the most common reasons for…