Domestic and Dating Violence

Family Programs Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday | 6:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

^{Closed on Weekends and All Federal Holidays}

Domestic Violence is defined as abuse against a person living in one's household, especially a member of one's immediate family. Dating Violence is a pattern of destructive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner.

Below is a list of warning signs to go along with a list of Domestic Violence Resources provided by the Defense Supply Center Richmond Family Programs.

Please view them for helpful information:

Warning Signs of Abuse

Because relationships exist on a spectrum, it can be hard to tell when a behavior crosses the line from healthy to unhealthy or even abusive. Use these warning signs of abuse to see if your relationship is going in the wrong direction:

Checking your cell phone or email without permission
Constantly putting you down
Extreme jealously or insecurity
Explosive temper
Isolating you from your family and/or friends
Making false accusations
Mood swings
Physically hurting you in any way
Possessiveness
Telling what you to do

Domestic Violence Resources

Hot Lines

National Domestic Violence Hotline - (800) 799-7233
Virginia Family Violence Hotline (800) 838-8238
YWCA of Richmond Hotline (Richmond) (804) 643-0888

Resource Agencies

Police Department Emergency 911
Chesterfield Mental Health- < (804) 748-1277- Crisis (804) 748-6356
Chesterfield Police-Domestic Violence - (804) 751-4113
Chesterfield Domestic Violence Resource Center - (804) 706-1267 or (804) 706-1272
Chesterfield County Domestic Abuse Resources - www.chesterfield.gov/content2.aspx?id=2544
Legal Aid - (804) 648-1012

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Family Programs at (804) 279-4337