Ayuda para víctimas de violencia doméstica y abuso en Jacksonville
La violencia doméstica, también conocida como abuso de pareja, abuso infantil, abuso conyugal, abuso de ancianos o maltrato, ocurre cuando una persona usa la fuerza para infligir daño, ya sea emocional o físico, a otra persona con la que tiene o ha tenido una relación.
Domestic Violence isn’t just physical. It also covers threats, emotional abuse, harassment, and stalking that a party does in an attempt to control someone else’s behavior. The abuse can be directed against various parties, including spouses and partners, children, parents, grandparents, and other relatives. Victims can be any age, race, or gender.
Algunos ejemplos de violencia doméstica son:
Abuso físico
- Golpear o golpear
- Golpear y / o golpear
- Tirón del pelo
- Empujar o arrojar excesivamente a una persona al suelo
Abuso emocional
- Acoso
- Amenazas
- Hacer temer a alguien por su seguridad o su vida
- Acecho
Abuso sexual
- Comentarios sexuales inapropiados o no deseados
- Actos o avances sexuales forzados o no deseados
- Agresión física y violación
Abuso infantil
- Poner en peligro a un niño (cuando el niño es testigo de la violencia)
- Abuso físico infantil
- Abuso infantil emocional
- Abuso sexual infantil
- Alienación
Violencia doméstica contra la mujer
La violencia doméstica se dirige comúnmente contra las mujeres. Es la causa más importante de lesiones en mujeres de entre 15 y 44 años en los Estados Unidos, más que los accidentes automovilísticos, las violaciones y los atracos combinados. Entre 2 y 4 millones de mujeres son maltratadas cada año, lamentablemente 2000 de estas mujeres morirán a causa de sus heridas.
Peligro y violencia doméstica contra los niños
Children experience domestic violence, either directly or indirectly. When a child is the victim of physical striking, verbal abuse, threats, or sexual misconduct, domestic violence charges apply.
However, children do not have to be the direct recipients of the violence but only have to be present during the abuse for child endangerment charges to be justified. Child endangerment is the abuse a child suffers when witnessing domestic violence.
Qué hacer si es una víctima
If you’re a victim of domestic violence, you should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency. Protection can be sought using one of the following means, including:
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Emergency Protective Order
Emergency protective orders usually arise in situations of police responding to domestic violence calls. A police officer can call a judge at any time and request the emergency protective order if the officer feels it is necessary to prevent imminent harm. An emergency protective order only lasts a short amount of time, usually less than a week, and its purpose is to provide protection and give a victim time to apply for a restraining order. -
Temporary Restraining Order
A temporary restraining order is issued when a victim applies for a restraining order. Its purpose is to provide the victim protection until a hearing can be held and a restraining order can be issued. It also lasts only a short period of time, usually less than a month. -
Permanent Restraining Order
A permanent restraining order can be issued once a hearing has been held, and it can be in effect for up to a set number of years in some jurisdictions. Permanent restraining orders can be renewed or extended if the victim is still in danger of being subjected to abusive or harassing behavior when the order expires.
If a restraining order is granted, the victim should make numerous copies of the order and keep a copy with them at all times. They should also leave a copy of the order at their place of employment, and their children’s school or daycare. If an abuser or harasser violates the restraining order, they are violating the law and the police should be contacted immediately.
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