Where to Turn for Help 

It’s something to know you have someone on your side when it seems there is no way out.  – Transitions' client Domestic violence is a crime. No one deserves to be abused. If you know someone who is being abused and is in danger, HELP IS AVAILABLE.  Tell the person to: CALL OUR CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE AT (757) 723-7774.  (TTY/TDD number: (757) 723-6862.) Do not get trapped in the kitchen or bathroom. Stay out of rooms where there are weapons such as guns or knives. Do not threaten your abuser with a weapon. Plan an escape route. Take your children with you. Know where to go and how to get there. Consider going to a domestic violence shelter or the home of a family member or friend. Or, go to a public place, such as a hospital, shopping center, or police or fire station. Keep a list of important telephone numbers of family, friends, doctors, and shelters. Gather important documents such as identification papers, marriage, school and birth certificates, and insurance information. If time, gather your checkbook, money and credit cards, medicines, keys, clothing, and toys. Put aside emergency money if possible. Also, hide an extra set of car keys. If you’ve been hurt, go to the emergency room. Get medical attention right away and call the police. You are not alone. Get help. Talk with someone close to you, a friend, colleague, workplace counselor or church counselor. Call the police. In Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and York County, CALL 911. To file criminal charges, go to the magistrate’s office and ask to have a warrant issued. Newport News:   224 26the St. (City Jail), (757) 926-8475. Hampton:   236 N. King St. (Gen. District Court Bldg.),  (757) 727-6589. Poquoson/York County:   9320 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, (757) 820-3905. Contact Court Services for a protective order. Newport News: 25the St. & Huntington Ave. (757) 926-8781. Hampton: 35 Wine St.,  (757) 727-6184. Poquoson/York County:   300 Ballard St. (Yorktown Courthouse) (757) 890-3480.

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	– Anne Frank

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