Continuing with a long-time relationship with the DOVE Program, the Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate from DOVE reaches out to all victims named in domestic violence reports to offer support, information on rights, navigation through the legal system, resources in the community and will review available options with each victim. This Advocate also assists in the restraining order process at Quincy District Court every Friday.
Domestic Violence High Risk Indicators
- Perpetrator threatens or fantasizes of homicide/ suicide
- Threatens to harm the victim’s children
- Jealousy
- Financial Controls
- Violence is increasing or becoming unpredictable
- No choice when it comes to having sex
- Strangulation or attempted strangulation
- Access or ownership of weapons
- Extreme violence to victim
- Victim believes the perpetrator will kill them
- Hostage taking or kidnapping
- Threat to kidnap
- Any type of substance abuse
- Violence to animals
- Stalking behaviors
If you recognize any of the above indicators or feel they are present in your relationship, you could be in danger. There are people who you can speak with at the Randolph Police Department and DOVE.
There are at least 17 signs of an abusive personality with only 4 of them being physical. Please contact the Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate or the Randolph Police if you have questions or need assistance.