BATON ROUGE, LA - While Valentine’s
Day is typically filled with candy, roses, and chocolate - Louisiana Attorney
General Jeff Landry is reminding Louisiana residents on Valentine’s Day - and
every other day - that Love Shouldn’t Hurt.
“Domestic abuse victimizes all
aspects of our society. Not only do our immediate victims suffer; but so also
do our children, our schools, our health facilities, our
businesses, our court systems, and our communities,” said General Landry.
“Help stop domestic violence by taking a stand. Together, we can make Louisiana
a safer place.”
General Landry and the Louisiana
Department of Justice have made ending Domestic Violence one of their top
priorities. In addition to providing Domestic Violence trainings to law
enforcement officers across the State and supporting the reauthorization of the
Violence Against Women Act, General Landry and his office have partnered with
the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and local businesses on the
Break The Silence campaign - placing public service announcement posters
throughout Louisiana aimed at helping those suffering from Domestic Violence to
access the help they need.
Signs of an abusive relationship
can include: jealousy, controlling behavior, quick involvement, unrealistic
expectations, isolation, blames others for problems, blames others for
feelings, dual personality, past battering, hypersensitivity, cruelty to
animals or children, verbal abuse, threats of violence, and use of force during
argument.
The Attorney General says it is
important to remember that not all abuse involves physical violence or threats;
emotional abuse can also leave deep and lasting scars. “If you or someone you
know is experiencing domestic violence, please get help. No one deserves to be
abused,” said General Landry.
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For more information on Domestic
Violence and how to get help, call the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic
Violence's 24-hour toll-free hotline at 888-411-1333 or
visit www.BreakTheSilenceLA.com.