Stop Domestic Violence ~ Watercolor Artist Michal Madison

his/her
Violence is
NEVER
your fault!
Domestic Violence
is a CRIME!!!

a few facts...

The majority of domestic violence victims are women. 1 in 4 women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point during their lives.

More than 32 million Americans are affected by domestic violence each year.

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women.

Not all domestic violence happens to women in heterosexual relationship. It can happen to men also, & in same-sex relationships.

Domestic Violence is a crime!
Many people believe that it only involves just being hit or kicked, but emotional violence can leave scars that take longer to heal!
Verbal abuse wears
down a person's soul & vitality!

if this is happening to you, i know how you feel. you are not alone! there is hope! there is a way out. there is help!
you are worth it!
you deserve to be treated with
respect, love & dignity!

if you are, or someone you know is,
in a domestic violent relationship
please call the
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.SAFE (7233)

joyful hearts foundation
has a lot of helpful information about domestic violence,
& an extensive list of resources

Creator is Love!
when we live in love,
we live in God!

God honors love, not hatred and violence! When we cry,
Creator cries with us!
She feels our pain, knows our soul!
When we are filled with joy,
God smiles!
He created us for joy
and abundant life
that overflows with
goodness and love!
Seek love, seek peace & pursue it!
Love, not violence, is the answer!

We were created in love for love!
We were created in freedom,
for freedom!
Don't let yours be taken away!