A Protective Order is an order you can get from a Court to protect you from being abused by another person.
Rhode Island Council on Domestic Violence 324 Broad Street Central Falls RI 02863 401-723-3051
Women's Resource Center 114 Touro Street Newport RI 02840 Business #: 401-846-5263 Hotline/Crisis: 401-847-2533
Blackstone Shelter, Inc. P.O. Box 5643 Pawtucket RI 02862 Business #: 401-724-8820 Hotline/Crisis: 401-723-3057
Physical abuse is only one kind of abuse. Ask yourself the following questions. Try to answer yourself honestly.
Physical abuse is only one kind of abuse.
Ask yourself the following questions. Try to answer yourself honestly.
1. Can I express anger without becoming physically abusive to my partner?
2. Can I express anger without becoming verbally abusive (name calling, put downs, threats, etc.) to my partner?
3. Can my partner express anger without my becoming verbally or physically abusive?