What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence is defined as a pattern of abusive, coercive behaviors or threats used to control and exert power over an intimate partner.
Understanding the Power of the Wheel.
The Power and Control Wheel was developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in Duluth, MN. The wheel serves as a diagram of tactics that an abusive partner uses to keep their victim in a relationship.
Please check out this website for in depth explanation of the wheel: www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/understanding-power-control-wheel/
Lethality Assessment Program (LAP)
It is the policy of the Office of the Sheriff, Franklin County, VA to use the Lethality Screen at the scene of a domestic violence incident to identify victims of domestic violence in potentially lethal situations, and follow the established criteria to place those victims in immediate and direct contact with a domestic violence service program hotline advocate. Officers administering the Lethality Screen shall ask the victim the Lethality Screen and, when a victim is assessed as being in High-Danger, call Franklin County Family Resource Center and ask the victim to speak with a hotline advocate.
For more information about the LAP screen or for an assessment, contact the Franklin County Family Resource Center or visit there website at: www.fcfamilyresourcecenter.com
Safety Plan
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- Plan for a quick escape.
- Stay out of rooms where there are weapons.
- Gather important documents.
- Put aside emergency money.
- Hide an extra set of car keys.
- Keep an extra set of clothes with a trusted friend.
- Take a special toy for child.
- Talk to people you trust.
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Remember in case of emergencies DIAL 911
If you or someone you know are in a domestic violence relationship, please reach out, there is help available.
540-483-3000 ext. 2407
Links to other helpful Community Resources
Legal Aid Society: www.lasrv.org
Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center: www.southernvacac.org
VINELINK: www.vinelink.vineapps.com
Franklin County Department of Social Services: www.franklincountyva.gov/361/Social-Services
Commonwealth Attorney’s Office: wwww.franklincountyva.org/509/Commonwealth-Attorney
Helping Hands of Franklin County: www.helpinghandsfc.com
Stepping Stones: www.steppingstonemission.org
Heavenly Manna: (540) 483-3923
Lake Christian Ministries: www.lakechristianministries.org
AGAPE Center: www.agapecentersml.org
STEP, Inc.: www.stepincva.com
Piedmont Community Services: www.piedmontcsb.wixsite.com