Free and confidential services for persons affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. What to do about domestic violence
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The Cedar Valley Friends of the Family "Friends' House" provides shelter, hope, and healing for families affected by domestic violence and sexual assaultSafety planning, anger management and self-esteem issues with children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence or sexual assaultProject D.A.T.E. is broken down into four sections: domestic violence, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, sexual assault/date rape, and sexual harassmentThe Turning Point Rural Housing Project works in partnership with existing human service agencies to provide needed support servicesWelcome to Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, A crisis intervention & prevention agencyStop abuse and violence

If you or someone you know needs help, please do not hesitate to call us or e-mail us. Our crisis line is operated by trained advocates 24 hours a day.

Crisis Line:
319-352-0037
or
1-800-410-SAFE

How Do You Break Up Safely?
  1. Tell your friends, family, teacher or counselor What, When, and Where you plan to do this.
  2. DO break up in a public place like a mall or restaurant where you can get help, or at home when your parents are there.
  3. NEVER go to a lonely or out of the way place like an empty park, or take a ride in a car to a favorite parking place.
  4. STAY AWAY from dark or lonely areas like streets, parks, or parking lots. Try to be with friends as much as possible.
  5. BE CLEAR about breaking up - - don't give mixed signals.
  6. RECOGNIZE when someone is just trying to change your mind - - what we call "manipulative behavior" - - tears, threats of suicide, guilt trips.
  7. CHANGE YOUR LOCKS if you have your own place - - you can never be sure you have all the keys.

 
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