Domestic Violence in Mississippi

Domestic violence is not just an act of violence by a man toward a woman, or by a husband toward his wife. It is becoming more and more common that the abuser may also be the woman toward a man, the wife toward her husband. Domestic violence can occur in same-sex relationships. Domestic violence is violence between any of the following people:
(1) Spouses;
(2) Former spouses;
(3) Persons living together as spouses;
(4) Persons who used to live together as spouses;
(5) Persons having children together;
(6) Persons who are dating; and
(7) Persons who used to date each other.

Domestic violence can take any of the following forms:
(1) Attempting to cause harm to another;
(2) Intentional, knowing or reckless harming of another;
(3) Placing another in fear of harm by threat or physical menace;
(4) Criminal sexual conduct against a minor;
(5) Stalking and cyberstalking; and
(6) Other criminal sex offenses.

Domestic violence occurs every hour of every day. The main reason an abuser commits these acts is to control the other.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, you should seek help for yourself. There are resources available to you. One resource in Central Mississippi is The Center for Violence Prevention (601-932-4198). You may be able to obtain a Domestic Abuse Protection Order preventing your abuser from coming near you.

Additionally, you should not be afraid to call local law enforcement. Although you may fear retribution from your abuser, this will assist you in documenting the violence, and this is often a good first step toward getting free from the abuser.

If you are the victim of domestic violence, male or female, contact us to see what options are best for your situation.  Also, to learn more about domestic violence, visit our website at                        http://www.showspowell.com/.