Domestic violence occurs when one person in a relationship tries to physically or psychologically control the other. Examples of abuse include: put-downs or name-calling, physical harm, threats of physical harm, intimidation and sexual assault.
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. Victims can be any gender, race, age, or culture. Learning about the signs of domestic violence and bringing awareness to the problem is the first step in ending the cycle. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Below is information and resources that can assist with domestic violence situations. You may also contact the Employee Service Program to speak confidentially with an ESP Counselor at 1-800-521-1377.
https://www.thehotline.org/ While the basic definition of stalking may be the same, it can vary from state to state for the legal definition. According to the Michigan Penal Code it means a “willful course of conduct involving repeated or continuing harassment of another individual that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed, or molested”. Stalking can include behaviors such as repeated following of someone, unwanted phone calls/texts/emails, or even using social media or the internet to monitor someone. If you or someone you know is being stalked, help is available. Below is information and resources that can assist with stalking situations. You may also contact the Employee Service Program to speak confidentially with an ESP Counselor at 1-800-521-1377.
