Your Rights and Responsibilities

• You have the right to be free from abuse.
• You have the right to live without harassment.
• You have the right to be believed.
• You have the right to live a happy life.
• You are repsonsible for you, and only you.
• You are not responsible for someone else's violent actions.
• You are repsonsible to make your own decisions about your life.

Getting the Help You Need

If you have been abused, remember that you're not alone. Here are some options:

• Call the 24-hour hotline at Berks Women in Crisis.

  372-9540 372-7463

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• Call the police if you are in danger and need help.
• Preserve evidence of the vilence or abuse (e.g. do not shower or change clothes; take photos of bruises and injuries).
• Seek medical attention. Go to a hospital emergency room or doctor. Ask that they document your visit.
• In cases of domestic violence, develop a safety plan. Identify someone you trust. Give them a spare set of keys, important papers, prescriptions, an extra set of clothes and some money, in case you need to leave quickly.