Intimate Partner Violence - What is intimate partner violence? 

• What is intimate partner violence?
• What to do if a friend is in a intimate partner violent relationship?
• What you can do to help end intimate partner violence today!
• Faculty and Staff: Reporting an incident of intimate partner violence or sexual assault

What is intimate partner violence?

Intimate partner violence, otherwise known as domestic violence, is a crime in California. It can take many forms including physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. Although most assaults are made against women, others, including men, teenagers and same-sex couples can be victims of intimate partner violence.

You may be a victim of intimate partner violence, if you ...

• Are frightened by your partner's temper
• Do things you don't want to because you don't want to hurt your partner's feelings or make them mad
• Apologize to other people for your partner's behavior
• Have been hit, kicked or shoved by your partner
• Go along with your partner's wishes because you are afraid they will get mad
• Drink heavily or use drugs
• Don't see friends or relatives because your partner told you not to
• Think it is your fault when your partner treats you badly or hurts you
• Have excessive calls or pages from your partner wanting to know your whereabouts at all times
• Alter the way you act, dress, or socialize because of your partner's excessive jealousy

You may be abusing your partner, if you ...

• Believe it is a man's job to be in charge of women
• Have difficulty expressing feelings
• Try to control your partner's behavior
• Have broken things or thrown things at your partner
• Hit, shoved or kicked your partner
• Are very jealous
• Have an explosive temper
• Drink heavily or use drugs
• Criticize and put down your partner a lot
• Feel contempt and anger toward women

There is help available!

• If you are a member of the CSUS community, you can contact our victim's advocate for information, referrals and support. Confidentiality is respected. We also offer assistance with restraining orders.
• You can also contact these community organizations:
  
  • Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE):
    (916) 920-2952. (crisis line)
  • Yolo County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center:
    (530) 662-1133 or
    (916) 371-1907 (crisis lines)

Remember, intimate partner violence is a crime!