Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the physical violence, sexual violence, stalking or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy. Several types of IPV behaviors can occur together. IPV is connected to other forms of violence and causes serious health issues and economic consequences.

IPV includes four types of behavior:

• Physical violence is when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, or using another type of physical force.
• Sexual Violence is forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in a sex act, sexual touching, or a non-physical sexual event (e.g. sexting) when the partner does not or cannot consent.
• Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention and contact by a partner that causes fear or concern for one’s own safety or the safety of someone close to the victim.
• Psychological aggression is the use of verbal and nonverbal communication with the intent to harm another person mentally or emotionally and/or to exert control over another person.

Hotline Numbers

National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Tucumcari Domestic Violence Hotline – 575-403-7436

ARISE Sexual Assault Services – 1-575-226-7263

Hartley House – 1-575-760-0305

Mental Health Resources Crisis Line – 1-800-432-2159

RAINN Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline – 1-855-333-SAFE (7233)

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