Domestic violence does not discriminate. It includes people of all socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. These dynamics can occur to people who are married, living together, or may be dating.

Early stages of an unhealthy relationship may include possession, isolation, and controlling behaviors. These behaviors can build slowly or be triggered quickly. One behavior that is a common in most abusive relationships is the need to have power and control over their partner.

Several risk factors have been associated with increased lethality of women and men in violent relationships. The following risk factors increase the level of danger and lethality.

Our Mission

The mission of the Auglaize County Crisis Center, Inc is to provide coordinated family intervention to ensure the safety, dignity and self-determination of those involved in the cycle of family violence. "for violence, or the threat of violence.