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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.
Manavi
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:An organization dedicated to ending all forms of violence against South Asian women
History:
Manavi was founded in 1985 by a group of six South Asian women: Kavery Dutta, Radha Sharma Hegde, Rashmi Jaipal, Shamita Das ...Dasgupta, Shashi Jain, and Vibha Jha, as a consciousness raising group interested in addressing concerns faced by South Asian women in the U.S. However, Manavi soon expanded its goals in response to requests from the community to begin providing services to women facing violent situations.
Manavi was the first organization in the U.S to specifically address the unmet needs of South Asian women victims of violence. Initially conceptualized as a consciousness-raising group, Manavi’s founders soon realized that South Asian women facing abuse were unable to access critical services from mainstream domestic violence organizations in the U.S owing to cultural, linguistic and immigration related barriers, among many others.
Since its inception several other South Asian organizations have been formed in the U.S. along similar lines . Today, Manavi continues to be a pioneer in advancing the South Asian women’s movement in the U.S by championing new strategies and constantly adapting the advocacy strategies and service provision to the changing needs of South Asian women living in the U.S.
As a direct service provider, a social change agent within the South Asian community, and a diversity trainer in the mainstream movement to end violence against women in the U.S., Manavi simultaneously addresses both the immediate needs of women facing abuse and the long-term vision of establishing peaceful communities free from gender-based violence. Read More »
Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council aka Valley Oasis
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:Valley Oasis is a community based organization dedicated to eliminating social and domestic violence and homelessness through community awareness,interveNtion,prevention, safe shelter,and supportive services.
History:
For more than 33 years, Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council, now known as Valley Oasis, has devoted its energy to passi ...onately advocating for the hurt, needy and politically under-represented members of the Antelope Valley and from around the world. Find out how you can contribute to the future of someone in need through donations of money and time. Join us in healing our community, one family at a time.Read More »
How We Help:AHN is an online resource for anyone interested in the transformational power of art.
History:
The Arts & Healing Network offers a wealth of information about using art to heal oneself, another person, a community and/or ... the planet. We hope that a visit to our site will inspire you to engage the healing power of the creative process.Read More »
How We Help:We build, sustain, and connect a southern regional base of LBGTQ people in order to transform the region through strategic projects and campaigns developed in response to the current conditions in our communities.
History:
Southerners On New Ground (SONG) is a regional Queer Liberation organization made up of people of color, immigrants, undocume ...nted people, people with disabilities, working class and rural and small town, LGBTQ people in the South. Since 1993, SONG has been known, both regionally and nationally, for its organizing and training work across issues of race, class, gender, culture and sexuality with both LGBTQ people and allies. We work to build and maintain a Southern LGBTQ infrastructure for organizers strong enough to combat the Southern-specific strategy of the Right to divide and conquer Southern oppressed communities using the tools of rural isolation, Right-wing Christian infrastructure, racism, environmental degradation, and economic oppression. We formed to build understanding of the connections between issues and oppressions, do multi-racial organizing, and develop strong relationships between people who could and should be allies. During our life as an organization we have learned that movement building requires grassroots organizing, leadership development, deep analysis, listening/data collection, inter-generational relationships, the linking of social movements, and good long-term planning. Read More »
How We Help:Our purpose is to centralize assistance for advocates and attorneys facing complex legal problems in advocating for immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
History:
ASISTA is led by our founders, attorneys Gail Pendleton and Sonia Parras-Konrad, national leaders in immigration remedies for ... survivors of crimes.
Before co-founding ASISTA, Gail Pendleton co-founded the National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women and worked at the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (NIPNLG) for twenty years. She serves as liaison with Citizenship & Immigration Services (CIS) on immigrant survivors' issues, and received the 2001 Human Rights Award from the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Sonia Parras Konrad has represented immigrant survivors of crimes of violence since 1997. Sonia founded MUNA legal clinic for immigrant survivors where she worked as the Director for 12 years, and LUNA, an innovative domestic violence and sexual assault agency providing services to Latinas by Latinas. In 2008, Sonia represented more than 70 immigrants detained during one of the largest raids in U.S. history, obtaining approvals in many U visa cases. Sonia is the co-chair of the NIPNLG and supervised the immigration legal clinic for survivors at Drake University School of Law from 2011-2012. In 2009, Sonia received AILA Michael Maggio Pro Bono Award for her work on the Postville raid.Read More »
How We Help:An Infinite Mind is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of survivors with trauma based dissociation with a primary focus on Dissociative Identity Disorder.
History:
Far too often, people with dissociative identities are portrayed as crazy, or unstable. They have faced accusations of making ... up this disorder.
The stigma associated with DID has led to countless men and women living with dissociative identities to hide their true, whole self in fear of the repercussions if they are found out.
An Infinite Mind was formed out of need for accurate information on all Dissociative Disorders, but especially DID.
We believe strongly in promoting and showing the positive truth to dissociative identities.
We offer education and outreach programs to dispel myths and stigmas. We provide low to no cost supportive therapies to survivors and their families. We also provide training to improve the quality of care survivors receive from their therapist as well as train new therapists to enter the trauma field.
It is our hope that in the very near future, people will no longer have to hide. They can be free and embrace the amazing gift that is dissociative identities.Read More »
How We Help:AVP provides free and confidential assistance to thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and HIV-affected people each year from all five boroughs of New York City through direct client services, community organizing and public advocacy.
History:
In 1980, the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) was born in the streets of Chelsea, created by community activists in ...response to a series of brutal attacks against gay men. AVP remained an all-volunteer organization until 1984, when the first full-time executive director was hired. With full-time staff, AVP was able to broaden its services to provide professional counseling to survivors of hate violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence and HIV-related violence.Read More »
How We Help:We provide a platform for online counseling.
History:
BetterHelp changes the way people get help to conquer life's challenges. Facing obstacles alone can be daunting. Support and ...guidance from a professional counselor has been shown to make big changes.
We created BetterHelp so anyone can have convenient, discreet and affordable access to professional help.Read More »
How We Help:The ultimate mission of D2L, to end child sexual abuse, can only be accomplished by sharing the solution of prevention, awareness and education with more and more people.
History:
In 2000, Darkness to Light was created as a nonprofit with the mission of reducing the incidence of child sexual abuse throug ...h public awareness and education. With tremendous community support, over $100,000 was raised and an award-winning media campaign was developed and launched in June of 2001.
In 2002, 7 Steps to Protecting our Children: A Guide for Responsible Adults was created and Time, Inc agreed to place ads in various magazines they publish.
In 2003 the documentary "Childhood Stories" was produced by the award-winning team of Breslin-Dunn. The documentary details the stories of four adult survivors of sexual abuse from various backgrounds and life experiences.
In 2004, we began work on an interactive child sexual abuse prevention training program, called Stewards of Children, available for parents, youth serving organizations, and communities across the nation and globe. Around this time, CNN began running Darkness to Light public service announcements nationally. These pro-bono ads were designed to increase awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse and to drive viewers to educational materials. Countless organizations and individuals found us because of an ad they saw on CNN.
In 2006, Stewards of Children ONLINE was released as a web based version of the "live" or facilitated version of the training program.
In 2013, we released a new version of Stewards of Children, updated to reflect current issues facing today's children and communities. This training features a new cast of survivors, experts, and concerned adults, and focuses on The 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children, a modern take on the original 7 Steps. The online version also received a complete makeover thanks to an Impact Grant from Cornerstone Foundation. Currently, Stewards of Children is available online or through a facilitator-led session, in both English and Spanish.
In 2014, we debuted "Into the Light," a documentary taking a deeper look at child sexual abuse and its effects through the eyes of survivors, most of whom are featured in the newest version of Stewards of Children.
Today we have 7,700 authorized facilitators who teach the program in 50 states and 16 international locations, and more than 920,000 copies of the training have been distributed to communities around the world.Read More »
How We Help:The DAIS Legal Program provides support, information, advocacy and court accompaniment to people who are experiencing intimate partner violence or stalking. DAIS legal services include assistance with restraining orders, family law, criminal law, immigration and other legal matters.
History:
Since 1977, DAIS has worked passionately and effectively to ensure the safety and well-being of domestic violence survivors a ...nd their families, and to change societal attitudes that perpetuate violence and the abuse of power.
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (or DAIS) believes that a world free from violence is possible. We work to make Dane County, WI, a safer, more just, more equitable place for people who have experienced domestic violence, their children, and the people who love them.
Our mission is to empower those affected by domestic violence and advocate for social change through support, education and outreach. Our vision is a nonviolent community that actively promotes safety, peace, justice and hope.
To make this happen, DAIS offers a wide array of crisis intervention and community education/prevention programs, including a 24-hour Help Line, programming for children from violent homes, legal advocacy, support groups, emergency safety planning, and the only domestic violence shelter for all of Dane County.
DAIS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We receive funding from a variety of sources, including private contributions, United Way of Dane County, Dane County Department of Human Services, City of Madison Community Services, City of Madison CDBG, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and VOCA.
DAIS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.Read More »
