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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.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The NRCDV strives to be a trusted national leader and sustainable organization, renowned for innovation, multi-disciplinary approaches and a commitment to ensuring that policy, practice and research is grounded in and guided by the voices and experiences of domestic violence survivors and advocates.
History:
After being established in 1993 with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Resour ...ce Center on Domestic Violence operated as a national project housed within the structure of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), one of the first and most respected state coalitions. Working closely with an expert resource center staff, PCADV carefully nurtured the growth and development of the resource center.In late 2011, after discussions with key stakeholders (other domestic violence coalitions, national partners, consultants, funders, and NRCDV staff) and a thoughtful assessment, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Inc. (NRCDV) was formed as an independent non-profit organization to carry on this work.Read More »
How We Help:The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, is dedicated to informed, innovative and ethical news reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy.
History:
Whether the topic is street crime, family violence, natural disaster, war or human rights, effective news reporting on trauma ...tic events demands knowledge, skill and support. The Dart Center provides journalists around the world with the resources necessary to meet this challenge, drawing on a global, interdisciplinary network of news professionals, mental health experts, educators and researchers.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For LGBT, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits, Shelters
Location
New York, NY
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National Institute on Aging
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:Dedicated to understanding the nature of aging, supporting the health and well being of older adults, and extending healthy, active years of life for more people
History:
NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to ex ...tend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research.Read More »
How We Help:The first and largest online and mobile searchable directory of 3,000+ domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, and a leading source of helpful tools and information for people experiencing and working to end domestic violence.
History:
Theresa’s Fund is an Arizona-based 501(c)3 non-profit charity started in 1992 that was originally founded to help improve d ...omestic violence services in its home state through grant making, board development and fundraising for Arizona-based organizations like East Valley Child Crisis Center, Sojourner Center, Florence Crittenden, Emerge, UMOM, and West Valley Child Crisis Center. In 2014, it developed the DomesticShelters.org concept as a way to expand its reach to people across the U.S./Canada.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For LGBT, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits, Shelters, Legal Help
Location
Phoenix, AZ
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National Center on Elder Abuse
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help: The NCEA is the place to turn to for up-to-date information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. The Center provides information to policy makers, professionals in the elder justice field,and the public.
History:
Since its inception, the NCEA has operated as a unique, multi-disciplinary consortium of equal partners with expertise in eld ...er abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Over the years, the NCEA collaborators have addressed the provisions outlined in the OAA through various activities and worked towards assisting the nation better address and respond to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Not only have the NCEA’s collaborators come from various professional fields, the NCEA has proved a valuable resource to many professionals working in some way with older victims of elder mistreatment, including: national, state, and local aging networks; adult protective services; law enforcement; health care professionals; domestic violence networks; and others.
AoA is proud of the organizations that have collaborated in making the NCEA the foremost federal source of information on elder mistreatment, and dedicates this “Partners” page to recognizing their contributions and their on-going commitment to protecting our most vulnerable citizens.
A national resource center is not born overnight. There are countless hours invested in developing and organizing materials and website content, responding to inquiries, and providing training and technical assistance. AoA thanks each of the NCEA collaborators for their work, and looks forward to continued collaboration in the years ahead.Read More »
National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The purpose of the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) is to respond to the needs of states and communities in addressing current and emerging public oral health issues.
History:
OHRC supports health professionals, program administrators, educators, policymakers, and others with the goal of improving or ...al health services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. The resource center collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies; national and state organizations and associations; and foundations to gather, develop, and share high-quality and valued information and materials.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For LGBT, For Children/Teens, For Elders
Location
Washington, DC
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AACD Give Back A Smile Program
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's (AACDCF) Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program heals some of the most devastating effects of domestic and sexual violence, by restoring the smiles of adult women and men who have suffered dental injuries to the front 8 teeth only, from a former intimate partner or spouse, family member or due to sexual assault.
History:
The American Academy of Cosmetic Density Charitable Foundation (AACDCF) launched the Give Back a Smile program May 27, 1999, ...recognizing that its members have the unique skills to restore damaged smiles due to domestic and sexual violence. Since the program’s 1999 inception, members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry have volunteered their time and expertise pro bono to restore the damaged smiles of more than 1,400 survivors of domestic violence for a total dollar value of more than $14 million. Just last year, 68 member dentists located in 20 different states, completed smile restorations valuing more than $800,000, at no cost to qualifying applicants.
Not only does a smile restoration improve the recipient’s physical appearance, but it has intangible benefits as well. GBAS smile restorations increase self-esteem, self-confidence, chances of securing employment, and often can bring a sense of closure to the past abuse. The AACDCF also provides educational scholarships for GBAS program recipients enrolled in college – scholarships totaling $20,000 this year.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For LGBT, For Children/Teens, For Elders
Location
Madison , WI
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Safe Passage
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:Safe Passage is committed to ending domestic violence and oppression in women's lives.
History:
Safe Passage is Hampshire County's leader in addressing the impact and promoting prevention of domestic violence. We envision ... peace, prosperity, safety and justice for individuals, families and community, free of violence and coercion. To that end we serve as a leader and convener of individuals, organizations, businesses, and government in the broad work to address domestic violence and to work toward prevention.
Our work is based in a sociological analysis that names sexism and racism as societal conditions that lead to and promote domestic violence. Ending domestic violence will require social change at all levels – from individual attitudes and behaviors to social norms and policies. Our work is based on the mission, vision, and these guiding principles.
• We are survivor-centered and trauma-informed.
• Survivors of domestic violence deserve justice and safety in all forms.
• Healing is possible and without limitations.
• It is our responsibility to be accessible to all communities and populations.
• We understand that domestic violence may impact every aspect of a person's life.
• We evolve and change based on emerging research and best practices.
• We believe that everyone has an important role in ending domestic violence.
• We understand our work as part of the work to dismantle all forms of oppression.
• We commit to leading efforts toward social change at all levels.Read More »
FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The National Domestic Violence Project offers individuals who have been affected by domestic violence the hope of wholeness by treating the facial injuries.
History:
The AAFPRS Foundation is the first surgical group (1994) to take a firm stand and become involved in assisting individuals of ... domestic violence break the cycle of violence, enhance their self-esteem and rebuild their lives. Many victims of domestic violence receive facial injuries and are not financially able to have these injuries adequately repaired. We offer consultation and surgery, pro-bono, to eligible individuals through FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project.
We developed a partnership with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), which is the umbrella group for the majority of shelters in this country. In addition, the American Medical Association has enthusiastically endorsed our program.
The AAFPRS is a leader in the medical field by helping empower individuals who have been physically abused. The problem of domestic violence is vast. Every day, the AAFPRS works hand-in-hand with the shelters making sure that the individual is helped emotionally, then physically – hopefully, eliminating the painful memories of the abuse. Healing must occur within before any procedures can take place.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For LGBT, For Children/Teens, For Elders
Location
Alexandria, VA
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Shalom Bayit
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:We strive to create effective, culturally-based strategies to improve Jewish community accountability and response to domestic violence. We offer free counseling, advocacy, and support groups for anyone impacted by domestic violence. We also provide prevention education for youth (middle school through college), parents, and educators.
History:
Founded in 1992, Shalom Bayit is the Bay Area's resource center for Jewish domestic violence prevention and response. Our mis ...sion is to foster the social change and community response necessary to end domestic violence in the Jewish community. Our synthesis of domestic violence education with Jewish values and traditions helps break the cycle of violence and build communities that will not tolerate abuse. Services include support and advocacy to battered women and their children, dating violence prevention workshops for teens and youth mentors, and professional consultation, training, and community education to prevent domestic violence. Together our programs empower women and teens to create paths to independence, build healthy relationships and families, and find safety and healing wherever they seek support.Read More »
