>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- 2 Samuel 22:3 “My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior-from violent men you save me.”
- Psalm 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life.
>> Numbers to Call
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE
>> Websites to check
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- http://www.lifeskillsintl.org/page14.html Spot the signs of abuse in a dating relationship.
- http://www.safenetwork.net/links/survivor.htm Helpful info in the “domestic violence survival kit.” Find out how to make a safety plan.
- http://www.christianwomentoday.com/closet/batteredwives.html An article geared toward women whose husbands abuse them. It has some good general advice about ending abusive situations.
>> Books to Read
- Real Teens, Real Stories, Real Life by T. Suzanne Heller, short stories of teens who have faced all kinds of difficult situations, including physical abuse.
Find out how to buy this... - Finding Safety by Carole Marlowe, advice for teens for coping with and escaping from abusive situations.
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