{"id":191404,"date":"2023-12-02T13:31:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T17:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=191404"},"modified":"2023-12-02T13:31:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T17:31:05","slug":"helplines-in-antigua-and-barbuda-for-abuse-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/helplines-in-antigua-and-barbuda-for-abuse-domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Helplines in Antigua and Barbuda for abuse & domestic violence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Support and Referral Center is a one stop location for adult (18+) victims directly affected by gender-based violence (GBV)…<\/p>

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Open<\/span> \u00a024\/7-<\/span>(268) 463-5555-<\/span><\/a>genderaffairs.gov.ag<\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n
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Are you experiencing abuse or domestic violence? Contact a hotline in Antigua and Barbuda for support<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Domestic abuse is any behaviour that aims to dominate or maintain control over a partner, spouse, family member or girlfriend\/boyfriend. The abuse may be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or financial in nature. You may feel controlled, threatened, coerced or demeaned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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One in three women and one in three men have experienced abuse or domestic violence. You might be afraid of reaching out for support. However, there are people who are equipped and willing to help you. Consider reaching out to any of the 1 hotlines in Antigua and Barbuda who with abuse and domestic violence if you are experiencing these signs:<\/p>

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