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Learning about domestic violence:	Reference What is domestic violence? Reference What are the signs of domestic violence? Reference What increases my risk? Reference What are the harmful effects? Reference Why do victims stay? Reference What are examples of abuse? Reference How can I stay safe while I'm in a violent relationship? Reference What is dating abuse?
Stopping domestic violence:	Reference How can I help a friend or coworker? Reference How can I leave an abusive relationship? Reference Is legal help available? Reference How can I get a protective order? Reference How do I prepare to leave a violent relationship? Reference What should I take with me when I leave? Reference How can I stay safe after I leave?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference March 8, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Reference Brigid McCaw, MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention

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