AbuseAlternativesInc

Since 1980 Abuse Alternatives, Inc. has been providing free and confidential services to survivors of relationship abuse/violence.

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Inaugural Poker Run Fundraiser
May 14, 2022
11:30 am- Check In @ Stateline Bar & Grille, Bristol, TN
Enter & Play for a chance to WIN a Beach Vacay!!

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Can men experience Domestic Violence?
@AbuseAltInc is here to help. #DVAM2021 #every1knowssome1

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Gaslighting is common in abusive relationships.
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What is Gaslighting? #DVAM2021 #DVAM #loveshouldnthurt #gaslightingawareness #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
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We have the BEST @etsu volunteers at @AbuseAltInc ! Thanks for all you've done Savannah Deyton! #DVAM2021 #DVAM #RememberMyName #loveshouldnthurt @northeaststate

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Abuse Alternatives Inc. and our #SilentWitness spent the day with community partners including Frontier Health Safe House at Northeast State Community College today. #DVAM2021 #DVAM2021 #RememberMyName #loveshouldnthurt

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"The act of strangulation itself is a lethal act regardless of an offender’s intent. It tells us that the offender has a propensity to use lethal violence and I would argue also demonstrates a mindset that lethal violence is justifiable against anyone," https://t.co/ellwrmKtI9

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“An abuser’s friends may think the world of him. He may have a successful work life and have no problems with drugs or alcohol. He may simply not fit anyone’s image of a cruel or intimidating person." Lundy Bancroft, Why Does He Do That?

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Partner Domestic Violence Agencies Abuse Alternatives Inc. and Branch House Family Center hang purple bows on State Street in Bristol, Tennessee in support of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. #DVAM2021 #loveshouldnthurt @CityofBristolTn

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#abuse #abusers #lundybancroftsays #lundybancroft #controllers #abuserparent
His arrogance about the superiority of his parenting judgement may be matched only how little he understands or pays attention to the children's needs

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If you'd like to talk to someone about your situation call our 24/7 Crisis Hotline to speak with one of our #traumainformed counselors.
Crisis Hotline: [phone]. #DVAM #DVAM2021 #domesticviolenceawareness https://t.co/Z66B0wa1fO

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If you'd like to talk to someone about your situation call our 24/7 to speak with one of our #traumainformed counselors.
Crisis Hotline: [phone]. #DVAM #DVAM2021 #domesticviolenceawareness
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Thank you @CityofBristolTn for partnering with Abuse Alternatives, Inc. and hosting our #SilentWitness silhouettes for #domesticviolenceawareness month. The Silent Witness Project is a nationwide awareness campaign and a visual memorial to victims of domestic violence homicide.

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It took her nine years of legal battles, after her children were killed by her husband, for the U.S. to recognize that her human rights were violated when her restraining order was ignored by the Castle Rock Police Department.
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Yes, your spouse can be charged with Spousal rape, also known as marital rape in Tennessee and Virginia.
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@AbuseAltInc Community Educator, Tammy Childress, spoke with @KingUnivBristol students about #DVAM2021 during the University’s #PaintItPurple event on October 7. #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAwarenessMonth #DVAM #RememberMyName

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Every1 KNOWS SOME1 who has been impacted by domestic violence. Since January 2021 Sullivan County Sheriff's Office deputies have responded to 414 domestic violence related calls. If you or someone you know needs help call @AbuseAltInc 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 423-652-9093