24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline
Call: 414-933-2722 | Text: 414-877-8100

Warning Signs

Call 911 if you are in immediate danger!

Are You in Danger?

If your relationship shows unhealthy signs, you could be in danger. Below are listed some warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. To discuss your relationship problems confidentially, call or text today.

24-hour domestic violence hotline

Call or text us at any time to talk with an Advocate. Confidential, free risk assessments, information and referral services available.

Call: (414) 933-2722
Text: (414) 877-8100

Warning signs of abuse include:

  • Quick involvement: The relationship is moving faster than you are comfortable with.
  • Controlling behavior: Your partner can “sweet talk” you into doing things that you are not comfortable doing.
  • Jealousy/possessiveness: Your partner checks up on you, makes unfounded accusations and often questions you about where you were and who you were with.
  • Cruelty to animals: Sometimes, abusive people take out their anger and frustrations on innocent animals.
  • Uses of force: Your partner holds you down, pushes, shoves, slaps, kicks, and/or hits you.

Healthy Relationship Test

Compare your relationship with the following statements by answering true or false.

  1. Actions speak louder than words. In my relationship, promises are made and kept.
  2. In my relationship, we are patient with each other. We are always getting to know each other better.
  3. Both my partner and I have friends outside of our relationship with whom we keep in touch.
  4. I never have to worry about being physically or sexually harmed in my relationship.
  5. I can be myself. My partner does not tell me how to dress or where I can go.
  6. In my relationship, we do not dwell on past mistakes. We learn from them and move on.
  7. My relationship is not free of problems, but we have the ability to work them out in a healthy way.
  8. In my relationship we are open and honest and allow space for each other to grow.
  9. In my relationship we disagree, but disagreements never turn abusive.

If you answered true to all the statements, congratulations! Your relationship is healthy.

If you answered false to any of the statements, your relationship is showing unhealthy signs and you could be in danger.

To discuss your relationship problems confidentially, call (414) 933-2722.

This quiz was developed by Sojourner Family Peace Center Community Education staff. To arrange a presentation on domestic violence made to your church, school, office, workplace, group or club, please contact us at (414) 276-1911.

Are you being sexually exploited?

Sexual exploitation is sexual abuse through the exchange of sex or sexual acts for drugs, food, shelter, protection, other basics of life, and/or money. Sexual exploitation also includes involving children and youth in creating pornography and sexually explicit websites.

This can happen to children, youth and adults, males and females. Very often, the person who is doing the exploitation is known to the person being exploited. It can be a family member, friend, neighbor, or even a boyfriend or husband.

If you think that you’ve been abused in any way, including being sexually exploited or sexually abused, there is help. Call (414) 933-2722 to speak with an Advocate who can help you understand what has happened and what options are available to you.

Are you at risk of being killed?

In the U.S. at least 1/3 of domestic violence-related murders had no reported history of physical abuse.

Domestic violence-related homicide victims are often isolated from friends and family, contributing to surprise or suddenness expressed by others.

Are you or someone you love at risk of being killed?

About Sojourner

Refuge, respite, healing & hope

Sojourner is the most comprehensive provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin.

Our 53-bed shelter provides safety and stability for survivors of domestic violence. On-site Advocates walk with survivors on their journey of healing and rebuilding their lives.

We offer support to survivors as they file police reports and restraining orders and connect them with needed services and resources.

Within our innovative Family Peace Center building, survivors can easily access legal, healthcare and social services provided by 13 community partners, including the Milwaukee Police Department, Children’s Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Schools — all located together under one roof.

Crisis Shelter & Hotline

24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline

Sojourner has been designated the 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline for the City of Milwaukee and outlying communities since 1986. Staff and volunteers speak directly with victims from the scene of domestic violence incidents investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department and 18 suburban police departments in situations that are subsequently reviewed for criminal charges by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office.

Advocates working our 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline and Textline offer information and support, and can help survivors of all ages. All conversations are confidential.

Call: (414) 933-2722
Text: (414) 877-8100

Sojourner Truth House Shelter

we provide shelter

Operating since 1978, our 53-bed crisis shelter offers safety to those fleeing violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide basic needs, empathy, security, and support in shelter and through our on-site and community partners.

Call us at (414) 933-2722 or text (414) 877-8100 and take the first step toward building a violence-free life.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 8am – 6pm
  • Friday: 8am – 5pm

Address

Sojourner Family Peace Center
619 W. Walnut Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212

Main Office: (414) 276-1911

Parking

The entrance to the parking lot is on 7th Street, just south of Walnut Street. Parking is free. Street parking also is available.

Building Access

The facility is locked at all times. Visitors must use the intercom system located at the entrances off Walnut Street and the parking lot.

Bus Routes

  • 42U – North/south on 6th Street
  • 80 – North/south on 6th Street
  • 57 – East/west on Walnut Street