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Abuse in families can take many forms. It may be physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, or, in the case of children, neglect can be a form of abuse.
Family violence can affect anyone, regardless of religion, color, or social standing. It happens in both wealthy and poor families and in single-parent or two-parent households. Sometimes parents abuse each other, which can be hard for a child to witness. Some parents abuse their children by using physical or verbal cruelty as a way of discipline. Both boys and girls can experience abusive physical punishment by a parent, although statistically, male children are beaten more often than female children.
Substance abuse, such as alcoholism or drug use, can also play a by making it difficult for the abuser to control his or her emotions and actions.
Whatever the cause of abuse, or form it takes, the Samaritan Center's staff is trained in intervention, cessation, and recovery. Follow-up sessions for both the abusive and the affected parties can help identify problems and establish new, more positive behaviors and relationship skills.
Our long history with community affiliations also makes us an excellent referral base for related services, such as safe shelters, rehabilitation centers, medical facilities, etc.
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