Mariah Wineski has spent more than two decades helping survivors of domestic violence. Wineski spoke with Sarah about the misconceptions about domestic violence and the patterns of coercive and controlling behaviors that can go far beyond physical violence.
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Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence:
https://lcadv.org/about/staff-and-board/
Domestic Violence Hotline: If you are affected by relationship abuse, you can reach an advocate at the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Visit thehotline.org. Text BEGIN to 88788. Call 800-799-SAFE (7233). Call 911 if you feel like you are in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation.
Directory of Local Providers: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/
