{"id":7860,"date":"2024-11-27T13:29:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T09:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkarmenia.org\/violence\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:28:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:28:39","slug":"violence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pinkarmenia.org\/en\/resources\/relationship\/violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Violence From A Partner Is Not Okay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"image-shape \">\n\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-shape__spacer\" style=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"row image-shape__row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-shape__shape-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-shape__shape\" style=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground: #f0ece8; \t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/pinkarmenia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/untf-violence.jpg); \t\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-shape__oval-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-shape__oval\" style=\"\n\t\t\t\t\tbackground: #960008; \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-423dd425679ee5d87b7f98384c46df2a\" style=\"color:#960008\"><strong>Intimate partner violence refers to actions committed by a loved partner, including:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the use of physical force, causing bodily injury, and other forms of physical harm (<strong>physical violence<\/strong>),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>controlling behavior, isolation from other people, humiliation, intimidation, threats, \u201cprohibiting\u201d actions, and similar behaviors (<strong>psychological violence<\/strong>),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>restricting financial resources, depriving someone of them, or managing them without the partner\u2019s clear consent (<strong>economic violence<\/strong>),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>forced sexual acts or any non-consensual act directed at a person\u2019s sexuality (<strong>sexual violence<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81ae1380eb287e184d2b1b831add238a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#960008\"><strong>If you notice signs of violence in your relationship, it is important to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your physical safety and recognize the danger. If there is any sign of violence in a relationship, it is likely to repeat and escalate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember that you are not responsible for the violence. The responsibility lies with the person committing it, not your actions\u2014even if you are made to believe otherwise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand that violence does not stop on its own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share what is happening with someone you trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about relationship violence and stay informed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek professional support. In Armenia, there are sensitive professionals ready to provide ethical and professional assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take care of yourself. Violence is difficult, exhausting, and draining. Even 3 minutes a day doing something you enjoy can make a meaningful difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surround yourself with supportive people. Even if they cannot fully help right now, they can remind you that not all relationships involve violence and that abuse is not normal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b477954dd97de054632ed8a3b50b567 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#960008\"><strong>If someone tells you they are experiencing violence, you can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listen and give them space to speak. Let them know you believe them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell them they are not to blame and do not deserve such treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Express concern and ask how you can help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect their wish for confidentiality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Together, assess risks and create a safety plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help them find resources: phone numbers, support centers, and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage them to seek help. There are hotlines, resource centers, and professionals available for people experiencing violence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a597997a5d92435b89ff36b312ee3abe wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#960008\"><strong>SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE IN CASES OF VIOLENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police: 1-02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing family or partner violence (Pink Human Rights NGO): 033 522 533<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For domestic violence (Women\u2019s Support Center NGO): 099 887 808<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For sexual violence (Sexual Violence Crisis Center NGO): 077 991 280<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intimate partner violence refers to actions committed by a loved 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