[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Domestic Violence Awareness ” image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/10\/D1_R2-06.png” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n
1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men<\/span><\/a>\u00a0have experienced some form of severe physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking at the hands of a partner.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Domestic violence includes any physical or sexual violence, threats, economic, emotional, and psychological abuse perpetuated by an intimate partner. Identifying and understanding the signs\u00a0of domestic violence\u00a0is the first step to helping someone out of a difficult situation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Know the Signs ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Know the Signs” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There are many red flags for abusive behavior\u00a0in intimate partnerships which include<\/span><\/a>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Domestic violence\u00a0doesn\u2019t just affect those\u00a0involved;\u00a0<\/span>1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In Minnesota during 2020,<\/a> at least 20 women & 1 man died from intimate partner violence. At least 3 children died due to relationship abuse and at least 6 bystanders\/interveners died.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Reach Out & Get Help ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Get Help” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n It can be difficult to know how to show support if you suspect someone you know who may be in an abusive relationship or suffering from some form of domestic violence. It’s\u00a0even more difficult when you,\u00a0yourself,\u00a0are in a vulnerable situation and don\u2019t know how to reach out or get help.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you or someone you know is personally affected,\u00a0stop by the WSU Advocacy Center in Gildemeister Room 101\u00a0Mon\u2013Wed & Fri from 8AM\u20134:30PM\u00a0available for walk-in and by\u00a0<\/span>appointment<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Contact\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>WSU Confidential Advocate<\/span><\/b><\/a>, Mon\u2013Fri\u00a08AM\u20134:30PM\u00a0by\u00a0calling\u00a0at 507.457.2956, texting 507.470.0403\u00a0or sending\u00a0an email\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>advocate@winona.edu<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>Advocacy Center of Winona<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0open\u00a0Monday-Friday, 8:30AM\u20134:30PM\u00a0and\u00a0is located in\u00a0the heart of downtown Winona.\u00a0Call their 24\/7 hotline at 507.452.4453.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For national help, you can call the\u00a0<\/span>National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a024\/7 at 1.800.799.7233.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Give Back ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Give Back” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Want to help fight to end domestic violence and help survivors? Sign up to\u00a0<\/span>volunteer at the Advocacy Center of Winona<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>apply to\u00a0be on the student advisory board<\/span><\/a>\u00a0at the WSU\u00a0Advocacy\u00a0Center.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n