LCSO Message of the Week 11/15/2024
The holiday season is here; this is a time when many families get together to celebrate. With that comes an increase in calls for service for domestic violence and domestic disputes. “One of the most significant contributors to the rise in domestic violence during the holidays is financial stress. The pressure to buy gifts, host gatherings, and meet societal expectations can strain household budgets. This financial burden often exacerbates existing tensions within relationships, making it a trigger for violent behavior.”
“The holidays can also be emotionally taxing. The expectation to maintain a cheerful demeanor, coupled with the stress of family interactions, can lead to heightened emotions. For those already in volatile relationships, these emotional triggers can escalate conflicts into physical violence.” CAWC
“Abuse comes in many forms.
- Spousal Abuse: This type of abuse generally occurs between a husband and wife, girlfriend and boyfriend, or same sex couple. The dominant partner may choose to exert his power by many means including physical, emotional, verbal, spiritual, financial, homophobic-based, immigration based, or threats of destructive acts.
- Rape / Sexual Assault: This type of abuse typically occurs between a husband and wife, girlfriend and boyfriend, or same sex couple. The abuse is characterized by forced or pressured sexual acts, including rape.
- Child Abuse: This type of abuse is typically perpetrated on a child by a parent, grandparent, step-parent, or significant other of a parent. It can include physical, emotional and verbal assaults against a child.
- Elderly Abuse: This type of abuse is typically perpetrated on senior citizens by their children, grandchildren or others living with or caring for the victim. The abuse ranges from physical, emotional and verbal abuse to financial and destructive threats.
- Stalking / Cyber Stalking: Stalking is a crime of harassment in which a victim is fearful for his or her own safety or life. Cyber-stalking is a new phenomenon in stalking in which abusers can discover a victim’s Internet activities by gaining access to the victim’s e-mail account. The stalker can read the victim’s incoming and outgoing mail and send threatening or harassing e-mail messages to the victim.” AG
Community Chest
[Serving sexual and domestic violence victims]
P.O. Drawer 980
Virginia City, NV 89440
Phone: (775) 847-9311
Fax: (775) 847-9335
Website: www.communitychestnevada.net
Website: www.vinelink.com
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will aggressively target those who commit domestic violence in any form. Please, if you are a victim (current or past), call 911, or a listed resource and report it.
Sheriff Brad Pope
https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/nv/carson-city/89702/advocates-to-end-domestic-violence
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Hotline
775-883-7654 (24⁄7)
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