Domestic Violence Program
Child and Family Services is responsible for providing domestic violence services.
What Is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is any criminal offense involving violence or physical harm or threat of violence or physical harm when committed by one cohabitant against another. Domestic violence can also be referred to as IPV or Intimate Partner Violence. Domestic violence is against the law. Domestic violence in the presence of children is also against the law. Domestic violence should be reported.
The Utah Domestic Violence Council website states, "Domestic violence used to be thought of as a family problem, a private issue in which outsiders should not get involved. The truth is, domestic violence affects everyone! Whether you are a neighbor who is hesitant to call the police or a co-worker who doesn't want to pry, someone else's family abuse problem is your problem also. Domestic violence occurs among all age groups, genders, races, educational backgrounds, denominations, and socioeconomic groups.
"Children: Domestic violence also has a profound affect on children that witness this cycle of violence. 'One in five women in Utah relate that their children witness or hear verbal abuse, while one in fourteen report their children witness or hear physical abuse.' -Domestic Violence Incidence and Prevalence Study, Dan Jones & Associates, Inc., April-May 1997. 'Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.'-James Baldwin
"Businesses: '66% of senior executives surveyed agreed that their company's financial performance would benefit from addressing the issue of domestic violence among its employees.'-2001 American Institute on Domestic Violence. 'More secretaries were slain on the job in 1993 than police officers and bartenders combined.'-American Institute on Domestic Violence."
Where To Get Help
1-800-897-LINK (5465)
The LINKline operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
The Statewide Domestic Violence Info-line will LINK you to free help. They can refer you to counseling,
shelter and other services.
If it is an emergency call 911.
To get more information call (801)538-4100 or Send an E-Mail Message