FAQs • South Hadley, MA • CivicEngage

Whose problem is family violence?: Domestic Violence is a crime that is a community problem and not, as the batterer would lead you to believe, a "private matter". Violence begets violence, and no one can afford to stand on the sidelines: It's a community problem.

It's estimated that approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of those who batter their partners also abuse their own children. Also, 60% of batterers were themselves victims of family violence, or watched their family members being abused.

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Domestic Violence

1. Whose problem is family violence?: Domestic Violence is a crime that is a community problem and not, as the batterer would lead you to believe, a "private matter". Violence begets violence, and no one can afford to stand on the sidelines: It's a community problem.

It's estimated that approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of those who batter their partners also abuse their own children. Also, 60% of batterers were themselves victims of family violence, or watched their family members being abused.

2. How to get help in town?: For an emergency call 911. For a non-emergency call 413-538-8231.

3. Where can I get help and information about domestic violence?: You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or the 24-Hour Hotline for Women's Safety at 800-992-2600.