Domestic Violence Resources
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At End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin,
• We educate shelter and program volunteers and advocates, law enforcement, legislators, and community members to provide safety and support to survivors, • We strive to shift Wisconsin from the attitudes and beliefs that cause domestic violence to values of mutual respect and equality, and • We partner with communities in the effort to prevent and end domestic abuse. |
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline's highly-trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
1-800-799-7233 | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) Text START to 88788 Online chat is available on their website. |
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Since 1993 the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) has been a comprehensive source of information for those wanting to educate themselves and help others on the many issues related to domestic violence.
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The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), a social change
organization, is dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. |
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We make finding the right shelter and information about domestic violence easier. Instead of searching the Internet, it is all right here. We’ve painstakingly verified information on shelters in LA to shelters in NY, and every domestic violence program in between. If you or a friend is suffering from physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or verbal abuse, this free service can help. Select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, and helpful articles on domestic violence statistics, signs and cycles of abuse, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, support groups for women, children and families, and more.
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Diverse & Resilient’s Room to Be Safe anti-violence program is a statewide initiative designed to address intimate partner violence in the LGBTQ community that quickly expanded to a full anti-violence program serving survivors of intimate partner, sexual, hook-up, and hate violence.
Our program is designed to advocate for and work with survivors of all violence for individual counseling & advocacy, information & referral, safety planning, and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities in Wisconsin. |
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FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization, founded in 1994. Since 2009, we have been federally funded to provide direct services to transgender, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault. Since 2011, FORGE has served as the only transgender-focused organization federally funded to provide training and technical assistance to providers around the country who work with transgender survivors of sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking.
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The StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy. They also have live, one-on-one chat with an advocate. StrongHearts advocates offer the following services at no cost:
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Esperanza United mobilizes Latinas and Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence. Formerly Casa de Esperanza, Esperanza United was founded in 1982 by a small group of persevering Latinas as an emergency shelter in St. Paul, Minnesota. We continue to ground our work in community strengths and wisdom, as we serve Latin@s locally and nationwide…Esperanza United’s Latina Advocacy Framework provides the foundation on how best to support Latin@ survivors, families, and communities gain greater safety, connectedness, and self-sufficiency.
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Deaf Unity is the only safety net that can provide Deaf victims support and validation, not only does Deaf Unity provide services like other DV/SA programs, but the uniqueness and specialty are ASL- and Deaf Culture-based. The critical areas of services are safety planning, supportive advocacy and counseling, co-advocacy, and community education. Deaf Unity, with its experienced and trained staff, can reduce many barriers - language, culture, societal attitudes, and accessibility of other services - for and with Deaf victims in ways mainstream advocates cannot. Deaf Unity serves all Deaf victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, in Wisconsin. Deaf Unity is the state’s only service organization with unique expertise on the linguistic, cultural, and historical trauma experiences of Deaf victims with American Sign Language (ASL) as the core language of access to services for Deaf victims.
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