How do I know if I am a battered woman?

• Are you frightened by your partner’s temper?
• Is he the jealous type, does he accuse you of sleeping with others?
• Have you been forced or pressured to have sex?
• Does he take your money away?
• Does he prohibit you from having friends?
• Does he threaten to take your kids away from you?
• Has he hit you when you’re pregnant?
• Do you apologize to yourself or others for his behavior when you are treated badly?

If you have answered “yes” to at least three of the above questions it is time to seriously evaluate your safety. If you answered “yes” to more—GET HELP NOW!

Los Angeles Rape & Battering Hotline:
213-626-3393 (Central Los Angeles)
310-392-8381 (South Los Angeles)
626-793-3386 (West San Gabriel Valley)

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
800.799.SAFE (7233)
800.787.3224 TDD