Abuse occurs when batters believe that they have the right to control their partners. An abuser may use physical or sexual violence, emotional hurt, economic, psychological actions and/or threats to gain control over their partner through fear and intimidation. Domestic abuse happens in every part of the community to women of every race, ethnicity, class, age, ability or disability, education level and religion. Make the commitment and join us in the fight to end domestic violence and make every home a safe home. There are many ways in which you can be a part of our mission.