DV In Deaf Community

Spiritual Side of Domestic Violence

DV In Deaf Community - Continued

In many cases, hearing loss produces unwelcomed isolation, and numerous communication problems. Individuals with hearing loss and deafness are targets for abuse, as well as other forms of disabilities. It is well known that isolation is one of the control methods that abusers utilize in order to dominate their partners. Unfortunately, friends and family often turn away from loved ones with disabilities, which leave them wounded and vulnerable to mistreatment.

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Imagine this, the police are called to a domestic disturbance, and the husband who is a hearing individual is asked to interpret for his abused deaf wife. He punched her in the mouth, and the husband claims “She fell” to explain the blood. If the woman cannot speak nor hear, she is left in the dark, and at the mercy of her abusive husband to tell the police whatsoever he desires. Can you imagine the horror she is feeling? And of course, she will mostly likely get beaten again once the police leave.

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I will have more to say about this issue. In the meantime, I want to post helpful links for those who may need to utilize them.

HELPFUL LINKS

NATIONAL ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN -

(You will also find DEAF SPECIFIC GENERAL INFORMATION WEBSITES)

http://new.vawnet.org/category/Main_Doc.php?docid=762

TTY - 888-293-9035
Voice - 800-525-1978
Email - deafhelp@ndvh.org

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ACCESSING SAFETY

http://www.accessingsafety.org/index.php/main/main_menu/understanding_deaf_culture

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GET EDUCATED

http://www.ndvh.org/get-educated/deaf-deaf-blind-and-hard-of-hearing-outreach/

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DEAF HOPE

http://www.deaf-hope.org/

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THE DEAF AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

http://www.4hearingloss.com/archives/2008/08/the_deaf_and_do.html

NOTE:

No portion of this web site may be copied, edited, or used in any form without prior permission.

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Also using scripture from the KJV where noted.

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IF YOU ARE BEING ABUSED!

Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.

To learn more about the Hotline, please click on the following link:

http://www.ndvh.org/support-the-national-domestic-violence-hotline/about-support/

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SAFETY ALERT: Computer use can be monitored and it is impossible to completely clear all website footprints.

If you are in danger, please use a safer computer that your abuser can not access

directly or remotely.

Learn more about internet safety:

http://www.nhcadsv.org/warning.cfm

NOTE: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY PARTICULAR CHURCH OR BELIEF, EXCEPT CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. However, the Wisdom of God can be found wherever God leads us to discover and experience it. Jesus Christ and Him crucified is the foundation of this ministry.

DISCLAIMER

Any information on this site is for informational purposes only. Visitors of this site shall assume all responsibility as to how the shared information will be used on a personal basis. This organization does not provide counseling services of any kind.