We’ve gathered the most common questions to guide you through understanding abuse, safety planning, and accessing our confidential services. Explore below or contact us if you need more clarity or support.
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse, or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish, or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse, and economic deprivation.
On average, 24 people each minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States – more than 12 million individuals annually. Nearly 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by partner.
Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender can be a victim of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together, or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Elder abuse is an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. Elder abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional/psychological, financial, or neglect.
Every month, 1 in 10 older adults living in a community setting experience some form of abuse. But with only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse reported, the true figures are likely much greater. And as the aging population increases in the United States and globally, so will the problem. By 2050, the global population of people aged 60 and older is predicted to more than double, from 900 million in 2015 to about 2 billion.
CHANA seeks justice and healing for survivors of domestic violence. CHANA’s legal advocates provide information and support to those who have experienced abuse, enabling victims to make informed decisions while navigating the civil, criminal, and religious court systems. CHANA’s team of legal advocates ensures that no victim or survivor is alone as they traverse through the complexities of the judicial system.
CHANA provides a variety of shelter options for victims.
CHANA offers individual supportive counseling, therapy, and support groups. Our team of trauma-responsive counselors and therapists help clients take steps toward safety, healing, and hope.
We are dedicated to helping people who have experienced domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual abuse, and elder abuse find safety and healing. Through counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, and shelter, CHANA provides a safe and supportive environment for victims, while educating communities as part of the movement to end abuse.
At CHANA, we stand with you.
