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In a national survey of more than 6,000 American families, 50% of the abusers who frequently assaulted their partners also frequently abused their children.

Family Violence Prevention Fund, http://www.endabuse.org/resources/facts, 2008

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Domestic Violence Information

Domestic violence and intimate partner abuse affects millions of adults and children in the American community each year. The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence defines domestic violence as: a deliberate pattern of assaultive and controlling behaviors that one intimate partner enforces upon another to gain power and maintain control.

If you are afraid that you, or someone you love, is currently being victimized by a loved one, it can be helpful to learn more about abuse and its many forms. For helpful insight and instruction about domestic violence dynamics, consider visiting one of the following useful websites:

San Luis Obispo County Community Resources

If you or a loved one in San Luis Obispo County needs support and direction in dealing with family or relationship matters, there are a number of community and government agencies available to help.

For a comprehensive account of all county services, and immediate, emergency assistance securing needed support dial 211 to reach Hotline toll free.

To get started building a new life, contact the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services at 805-781-1600. The Social Services Department partners with the community to meet basic human and health needs for adults, seniors, and children. Social Services can help with matters of immigration, cash aid, food provision, child welfare, medical, housing, adoption/foster care, and adult protection. Each client is assigned a trained, qualified case worker to assess all needs and issue assistance and referrals.

FOR LEGAL ISSUES:

The Family Law Facilitator
805-788-3418
A free service available to all SLO County residents who would like to start, complete, or respond to a variety of Family Law cases. The Family Law Facilitator assists in matters of: child support, spousal support, child custody and visitation, divorce, legal separation, annulment, domestic violence, parental relationships, name change, civil harassment, and guardianship of a minor child.

Victim/Witness Assistance
805-781-5821, toll free 1-866-781-5821
A division of the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office, Victim/Witness Assistance provides victims of crime with case info, court assistance and escort, referrals, recovery compensation, and more. Services are available to seniors, and domestic violence and sexual assault victims.

FOR EMPLOYMENT ISSUES:

Employment Department of Development
800-300-5616
Works with local employment agencies to help unemployed persons find area jobs.

FOR HOMELESSNESS:

ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization)
805-462-3663
A homeless shelter for North San Luis Obispo County residents. Provides meals and shelter.

Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter
805-544-4355
A 49 bed, year round shelter in San Luis Obispo that offers meals, showers, mail and message services, health screenings, information, referrals, and access to case management.

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