City of Billings Domestic Violence Unit

04/27/2017

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03/07/2017

What a great and much needed resource for Native American victims of domestic violence.

A special thank you to the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA) for providing immense support for the development of the StrongHearts Native Helpline. This project described was supported by Grant Number 90EV0426 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and…

02/01/2017

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10/30/2016

It’s possible to experience strangulation and show no symptoms at first but die weeks later because of brain damage due to lack of oxygen and other internal injuries.

Strangulation can be very serious and symptoms of brain damage can take hours, days or even weeks to develop. If you have been strangled, it’s a good idea to get checked out by a doctor as soon as possible, especially if you have:

* a sore throat
* difficulty swallowing
* neck pain
* hoarseness
* bruising on the neck or behind your ears
* discoloration on your tongue
* ringing in your ears
* bloodshot eyes
* dizziness
* memory loss
* drooling
* nausea or vomiting
* difficulty breathing
* incontinence
* a seizure
* a miscarriage
* changes in mood or personality like agitation or aggression
* changes in sleep patterns
* changes in vision such as blurriness or seeing double
* fainted or lost consciousness

10/30/2016

A lack of visible
bruising does NOT mean no physical damage has been inflicted.

Traumatic brain injury is only starting to be addressed in the domestic-violence community.

11/17/2015

Prenatal and Early Pregnancy: Tips for Staying Safe June 4, 2015/0 Comments/in Get Help Today /by AdvocateThis post was written by Rebecca, a Hotline manager, and is the first in a series about pregnancy and abuse. Deciding if and when to have a child with a partner is a big decision. This decision…

11/17/2015

Keeping Your Pets Safe August 14, 2014/4 Comments/in Get Help Today /by brollingsInternational Homeless Animals Day is on Saturday, August 16th this year. There are many reasons why beloved animals may become homeless: overpopulation due to lack of spaying and neutering, pet owners who decide they n…