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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.
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) works to improve social conditions and lead Connecticut’s response to domestic violence through policy, advocacy, public awareness, technical assistance, and training.
History:
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is the state’s leading voice for victims of domestic violence and t ...hose agencies that serve them. Founded in 1978, CCADV works closely with our membership to understand and respond to the on-going needs of domestic violence victims and their families. We seek to support our membership through capacity building, technical assistance and a comprehensive training program. CCADV also works to change social conditions through policy, advocacy, public awareness and community education. We advocate at a national and state level to create and implement strategic policies that will improve Connecticut’s response to domestic violence.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits
Location
Wethersfield, CT
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DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The Coalition offers support and services for today, and education, advocacy and leadership to shape a violence-free future for families in the District of Columbia.
History:
The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence was established in 1986 by four women from different local community groups who sh ...ared an understanding of the destructiveness, complexity and staggering prevalence of domestic violence. Together they created DCCADV to unify local efforts into a single force to eliminate domestic violence in the District of Columbia. DCCADV’s mission is to build a community where domestic violence is replaced with human dignity. We advance our mission through advocacy, community education, public policy, technical assistance and training, resource sharing and research. The Coalition is a resource for the thousands of adults and children experiencing domestic violence in the District each year, as well as the local organizations that serve them. The Coalition offers support and services for today and education, advocacy and leadership to shape a violence-free future for families in the District of Columbia.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For LGBT, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits
Location
Washington, DC
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Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The staff, board, members, and volunteers of the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence work with our member organizations and allies to support the empowerment of victims of domestic violence and their children through access to services and legal remedies.
History:
Founded in 1994, the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) is Delaware’s federally recognized state domestic ... violence coalition. Since its founding, DCADV has grown from a staff of one to a staff of nine and currently has an annual budget of $900,000. Since its founding, the Coalition has engaged in a wide variety of activities that encompass public education, economic justice, training, prevention, and systems advocacy initiatives. It is through these efforts that DCADV is able to work closely with the justice, health care, education, advocacy, and social service communities in facilitating the creation of effective policies and programs that will serve the interests of victims and their children in Delaware.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Legal Help
Location
Wilmington, DE
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University of Denver Center on Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:To end domestic violence by fostering institutional and social change through leadership development, education, research, and community collaboration.
History:
The goal of the Center on Domestic Violence is, ultimately, to end violence in the lives of women and children. In order for ... this to happen, they have leaders prepared with the full range of knowledge and skills necessary to creatively and effectively confront the challenges of intimate partner violence in society to today. There are collaborative opportunities between academic professionals and domestic violence practitioners must be enhanced to promote community-informed methods of addressing domestic violence, and the center conducts original research on promising solutions to domestic violence to inform quality intervention and prevention programming nation wide. The Center is advancing the understanding of the causes and consequences of domestic violence through action based, community-informed research. By providing real answers to communities demanding an end to domestic violence, the Center is meeting an unmet need in the domestic violence community. Read More »
How We Help:We work closely with the Executive and Legislative branches to create and implement public policy that strengthens penalties for batterers and enhances services for survivors of domestic violence.
History:
In 1977 fourteen shelters in Florida formed a network of battered women's advocates known as the Refuge Information Network. ...Several years later, this same organization was incorporated as the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV). FCADV was founded on principles of cooperation and unity among shelters. Today, FCADV serves as the professional association for Florida's 42 domestic violence centers. The mission of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to work towards ending violence through public awareness, policy development, and support for Florida's domestic violence centers.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits, Shelters
Location
Tallahassee, FL
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Family Life Center of Flagler
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The mission of the Family Life Center is to end the perpetration of Domestic and Sexual Violence throughout our community through proactive programs that provide protection, intervention, education and prevention.
History:
The Family Life Center is a private not-for-profit social service organization providing no-cost services to individuals and ...families experiencing Domestic or Sexual Violence. We are committed to meeting the needs of the community and recognizing the specific challenges faced by those in rural areas of Flagler County. Operating with the premise "Peace Begins at Home," the Family Life Center strives to create an environment of safe and harmonious co-existence among families residing within its facility and throughout the Flagler County community, while providing an empowerment based model of help that is self-directed by the survivor. The Family Life Center provides essential services like emergency shelter, counseling and agency referrals to men, women and children who are victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits
Location
Bunnell, FL
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Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence leads, informs and inspires the people of Florida to create safe and just communities.
History:
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to victims and survivors of sexua ...l violence and the sexual assault crisis programs who serve them. FCASV serves as a resource to the state on sexual violence issues. Each year we host a statewide conference and many trainings, bringing state-of-the-art information from around the nation to Florida. We provide technical assistance to agencies seeking to improve their services for rape victims, and we provide up-to-date information to the public. By using our toll free information line, callers can access information from our resource library or from our network of national resources. FCASV provides information, assistance and leadership on all aspects of sexual violence, including rape, child abuse, stalking and sexual harassment.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits
Location
Tallahassee , FL
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Safe Space Florida
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:SafeSpace offers victims of domestic violence safety, support and education, empowering them to create an independent life, free from violence. SafeSpace is the only Certified domestic violence Center saving lives 24/7 and preventing domestic violence throughout the Treasure Coast.
How We Help:Our mission is to reduce the incidence and minimize the impact of domestic and sexual abuse in Monroe County by directing victims to appropriate, effective programs and services. DAS helps survivors of domestic abuse begin again and provides immediate safety to abuse victims and their children.
History:
The Florida Keys are a string of islands off Florida’s mainland, approximately 130 miles long. The Domestic Abuse Shelter ( ...DAS) program started in Key West, the southernmost tip of the islands, in 1978. It began as a grassroots movement shortly after the Monroe County Commission on the Status of Women determined that there was a need for emergency shelter and counseling for victims of domestic violence in Monroe County. Local volunteers set up a network of safe homes and donated their time to providing crisis counseling and information and referrals to battered women. As the demand for services increased, it became apparent that a paid organizer was needed. In 1984, the Domestic Abuse Shelter organization applied to Human Rehabilitation Services for Marriage License Trust Fund monies and a centrally located shelter was finally opened in July of that same year. Today the Domestic Abuse Shelter is a non-profit organization, providing comprehensive services for individuals and families experiencing domestic and sexual abuse. DAS advocates work closely with law enforcement personnel and the State Attorney's Office in the Lower, Middle and Upper Keys.Read More »
For Men, For Women, For Children/Teens, For Elders, Non-profits, Shelters, Legal Help
Location
Marathon Shores, FL
Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County
Domestic Violence Resource
How We Help:The purpose of the Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. is to provide emergency shelter, victim advocacy, transitional housing, support/education groups for victims, information and referral services, case management, residential program for child witnesses of domestic violence, legal advocacy, community education and professional training.
History:
The Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. began in 1976 when a task force on battered women was formed by a small group of individuals ... concerned with the issues of domestic violence. They offered a 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency shelter through a motel, which provided one night relief for victims of family violence. In 1979, the Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. opened the first emergency shelter for battered women and their children in Daytona Beach. In June of 2002 the Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. purchased a 19,500 square foot facility situated on 6.5 acres of land. The acquisition of this facility was partially funded by the 2001 Capital Improvement Grant Funds through the Department of Children and Family Services. By September of 2002 the Domestic Abuse Council, Inc.’s administrative office, outreach offices and emergency shelter had all relocated to this new facility.Read More »
