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In September Patty Hackett, Anna Marie’s Alliance Child/Youth Services Coordinator, (pictured) was part of a panel which presented at the National Center for Victims of Crime National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The panel included Ann Cofell, Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance Deputy Director, Judge Kris Davick-Halfen, 7thJudicial District judge, and Janelle Kendall, Stearns Co. Attorney.
Their presentation “Domestic Violence Court Partnership: Developing Systems to Meet Survivors’ Needs”highlighted the creation, impact, and strategies of the Domestic Violence Court Partnership.
Patty presented on the impact of domestic violence on children. She focused attention on the importance of helping children voice their experiences through art and play. Using pictures drawn by children and their own words, helps mothers understand the trauma her children are experiencing and may ultimately influence her decisions regarding Orders For Protection.
Is it abuse?
Yes, name calling and threatening gestures are considered domestic violence. If your partner is making you afraid and trying to control you it might help if you call Anna Marie's Alliance or other domestic violence program and talk with an advocate. They can help you makes sense of you are going through. The National Domestic Hotline is 1.800.799.SAFE in case you are outside the central Minnesota area.
Help
Is name calling abuse? My husband calls me names and a few times have tried to hit me in the face.