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Child Abuse & Domestic Violence Resources


Child Abuse
Childhelp USA
1-800-4A-CHILD
Meets the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children by focusing in the areas of treatment, prevention and research.

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Offers free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day from anywhere in the country.


Domestic Violence
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1-303-839-1852
Provides resources to help with the empowerment of battered women and their children.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY for the Hearing Impaired)
Provides crisis counseling and local referrals for shelters and transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. Spanish language option available.

National Network to End Domestic Violence
1-202-543-5566
Provides news and information for advocates about domestic violence.

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
1-800-537-2238
Provides support to health care professionals, policy makers and domestic violence advocates through its four main program areas: model training strategies, practical tools, technical assistance and public policy.

Violence Against Women Office
1-202-307-6026
Works with victim advocates and law enforcement in developing grant programs that support a wide range of services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Family Violence Prevention Fund
1-415-252-8900
Works within communities to prevent the cycle of abuse and change the way health care providers, police, judges, employers and others address violence.

 

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