Services: domestic violence resource agency, 24/7 hotline, court and law enforcement advocacy, pet safe emergency shelter and transitional housing, individual counseling and support groups, prevention and community outreach.
Legal Areas: domestic violence, crime victim services, court advocacy, law enforcement advocacy, shelter, pet safety
Counties Served: East Bay (Newport & Bristol Counties and East Providence)
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Tragically, domestic violence and substance abuse are closely linked, with both being a cause and effect of the other. Luckily, help is out there.
Although domestic abuse is not directly caused by alcohol abuse, it can certainly be fueled by intoxication. Someone who might otherwise be able to control their violent urges may be more likely to lash out violently when they are intoxicated. In addition to intimate partner violence or spousal abuse, an alcohol problem can lead to a number of crimes that cause pain and suffering to the families of the addicted person. An estimated 55% of people who commit domestic abuse were drinking.