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Domestic Violence Resources Directory
If you’re struggling to cope in an abusive relationship, you’re not alone. Experts estimate that over 10 million Americans are affected by domestic violence every year. Whether it’s physical or verbal abuse, it’s not OK, and you can take action to stop it. These vetted helplines are here for you.
Michigan Coalition To End Domestic and Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:MCEDSV is Michigan's catalyst for creating empowered and transformed individuals, communities, and societies committed to building a lasting legacy of equality, peace and social justice, where domestic and sexual violence no longer exists.
History:
MCEDSV is a statewide membership organization whose members represent a network of more than 70 domestic and sexual violence ...programs and over 200 allied organizations and individuals. We have provided leadership as the statewide voice for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and the programs that serve them since 1978. MCEDSV is dedicated to the empowerment of all the state's survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Our mission is to develop and promote efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in Michigan. MCEDSV believes that ending domestic and sexual violence requires social change to end sexism, and includes social change to end all forms of oppression. We recognize that oppression based on race, age, sexual orientation, income and physical ability promote and reinforce the belief that it is legitimate for one group of people in our culture to dominate another group.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders
Location
Okemos, MI
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Men’s Resource Center of West Michigan
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The Center offers programs and services based upon a vision of men growing in mind and spirit, while joining others to create a strong, caring, and safe community. Its philosophy, values and beliefs lay a strong foundation upon which to realize this vision.
History:
Founded in 2000 with offices in Grand Rapids and Holland, Michigan, the Men’s Resource Center of West Michigan helps men di ...scover and explore what it means to become a complete person characterized by respect for others and self by being open to emotions and new ideas, acceptance of differences, pursuit of intimacy, and dedication to personal growth. Read More »
How We Help:The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources.
History:
The Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was established in 1994 by the Minnesota State Legislature with a charge "to ...improve the quality of higher education related to violence." During its first years, the Center's initial and only project was the Violence Education Project. The project included a discipline-specific needs assessment about higher education, a web- based library of educational resources, a grant program to fund the development of new violence-related higher education curricula, higher education conferences, and worked to change continuing education and licensing requirements.
Now in its 19th year, the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is a leader in innovative violence-related education, research, and Internet publishing. Professional and student staff at MINCAVA conduct original research, develop extensive collections of translational research materials, provide higher education on family violence prevention, and disseminate information globally. MINCAVA staff work on projects often funded by federal, state, and foundation sources in collaboration with national and global advisory, as well as local community-based and national advocacy organizations. The Center staff operate multiple project-specific websites and one large-scale, electronic clearinghouse on violence prevention that receives millions of unique visits each year from users across the globe.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders
Location
St. Paul, MN
Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The MCADSV is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, public education, public policy, and program development.
History:
Incorporated in 1986, the Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (MCADSV) is a statewide coalition of individua ...ls and organizations working together to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, public education, public policy, and program development. Our mission is to support and facilitate networking among our member organizations while advocating for social change in Montana. Currently, MCADSV represents over 50 programs across Montana that provide direct services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. In addition, our membership includes other nonprofit and government organizations and individuals (professionals and members of the general public) who are interested in addressing domestic and sexual violence in a way that holds offenders accountable and provides support for the people they victimize. Our membership is open to anyone who is in accord with our philosophy.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders
Location
Helena, MT
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Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:We provide support for member shelter programs though training, technical assistance and capacity building; advocate for public policy that supports victims; and seek to change societal attitudes and beliefs through awareness and prevention activities in communities throughout Mississippi.
History:
The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence was founded in 1980 by domestic violence shelter programs and advocates f ...or battered women to help all victims of domestic violence.
The coalition is comprised of persons working directly, indirectly or who have expressed interest in the issues and concerns of victims of family violence.
The coalition provides technical assistance to domestic violence shelters, community and professional education and other related assistance to victims of domestic violence across the state. During the last thirty years, there has been a movement to end domestic violence and to help those who are victims of this crime. The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence is committed to this movement.
The overall goal of the Coalition is to provide an end to domestic violence in the home and in our state.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits, Shelters
Location
Jackson, MS
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Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence unites Missourians with a shared value that rape and abuse must end, and advances this through education, alliance, research and public policy.
History:
In 1979, the Missouri Adult Abuse Remedies Law was passed, which created the first legal protections for domestic violence vi ...ctims and required that law enforcement officers respond to domestic violence crimes the same as crimes between other persons. It was in the wake of this major legal victory that the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence was created in 1980. In the 30 years since MCADSV began its work, the number of domestic and sexual violence programs in the state has grown from 11 to more than 120. MCADSV has assisted almost all of these programs from their initial stage of beginning operations through their program growth and development. And, in April 2006, the once single-issue Coalition, with a focus on domestic violence, officially expanded its work, included sexual violence and stalking and fully met the mission of the organization—becoming the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders
Location
Jefferson City, MO
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Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:We work to enhance safety and justice for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by supporting and building upon the services provided by the network of local programs.
History:
Paralleling a national movement to address domestic violence, volunteers from across the state formed the Nebraska Task Force ... on Domestic Violence in 1976. The Task Force, together with the Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women, worked to pass the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act in 1978. This legislation remains the basis for funding provided to statewide domestic violence and sexual assault programs. After being awarded a $7,500 Statewide Coalition Building Project grant in December 1985, the Task Force changed it’s name to the Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition. Now 26 years have passed since the Task Force first met, and the state has seen a dramatic improvement in the public’s perception of and the legal response to domestic violence and sexual assault. Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Legal Help
Location
Lincoln, NE
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Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence provides statewide advocacy, education and support of the front-line organizations that help those impacted by domestic violence.
History:
NNADV is a private nonprofit 501(C)(3) corporation. We were founded in 1980, by the then five existing domestic violence prog ...ram directors to help Nevada’s communities respond effectively and creatively to the needs of domestic violence victims. Since its inception, NNADV has assisted in the growth and development of domestic violence programs throughout Nevada. In addition to assisting in the establishment of domestic violence advocacy and response programs in areas lacking services, NNADV has worked to improve existing domestic violence resources statewide. We provide a resource library, advocacy training and technical assistance to many of Nevada’s domestic violence programs. Our purpose is to help Nevada’s communities respond effectively to the needs of victims of domestic violence.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits
Location
Reno, NV
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New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence creates safe and just communities through advocacy, prevention and empowerment of anyone affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking.
History:
In 1977 when the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence began there was only one program in the state w ...orking against rape and sexual assault and three programs to assist battered women. When the Coalition was founded there were no laws in New Hampshire providing protection for victims of domestic violence, and there was still a spousal exception to the sexual assault statute. Three decades ago services for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault received no funding of any kind from the state. When a woman was raped she had to pay for the medical exam that collected evidence to prosecute her perpetrator.
In the past 30 years the number of programs to help survivors of domestic and sexual assault in our state has substantially increased. Today the Coalition is an umbrella organization for a statewide network of fourteen independent member programs committed to ending domestic and sexual violence and stalking. Today there are laws in New Hampshire asserting that violence against an intimate partner is a crime and victims are able to get protective orders quickly and freely. The Coalition now receives both state and federal funding, with most of the state marriage license fees going to the Coalition and its member programs. The state now pays for medical examinations of rape victims, and hospitals and police follow guidelines, developed with the Coalition’s help, to ensure that victims are treated appropriately and with sensitivity. Through such changes women and men are served more consistently, in a more timely fashion, with new efficiency, and more dignity and respect legally, socially, medically and emotionally. Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Legal Help
Location
Concord, NH
New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women is a statewide association that provides leadership, support and resources on the prevention of violence against women in New Jersey through advocacy, training, public awareness and research.
History:
In 1978, the board was established and the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women was adopted as the official name. The New ...Jersey Coalition for Battered Women is a statewide association dedicated to the elimination of violence against women in New Jersey through advocacy, training, public awareness, and research. Violence against women in any form is a fundamental element of the oppression of women. NJCBW recognizes that is order to accomplish its mission, it must address the historical and continuing cause of this oppression - patriarchy. Patriarchy is an ideology, which elevates the principles of domination, destruction, authority and competition while stifling the principles of negotiation, growth, equality and cooperation. NJCBW pursues its mission with a full awareness of the patriarchal origins of domestic violence challenging those societal beliefs that inhibit the empowerment and self-determination of women.Read More »
