If you have been a victim of domestic violence or any kind of assault,

GET HELP NOW.

If you’re a victim of domestic violence or abuse, you may be afraid to seek help out in fear of your partner would do if he/she found out. However, there are many things you can do to protect yourself when leaving. Start by creating a safety plan ahead of time. Enlist the help of a trusted friend or family member to plan exactly where to go and how to get away fast when your abuser attacks.

Shelters and other programs offer a lot information on personal security matters, ranging from what to pack in an “emergency get-away kit to how to go into hiding. Gather this good and useful information as soon as you feel this may be an option. It is always better to avoid a violent attack than to try to survive one. Unfortunately, hiding doesn’t always work, and you will not always have someone else there to protect you every minute of the day and night.

Look below and contact one of the many organizations listed. there are countless people here to help you – NOW.

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.ndvh.org
The National Domestic Violence Hotline answers more than 21,000 calls per month from victims, survivors, friends and family members, law enforcement personnel, domestic violence advocates and the general public.

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline:

866-331-9474
866-331-8453 TTY
www.loveisrespect.org

24-hour National Sexual Assault Hotline:

800-656-HOPE (4673)
www.rainn.org
Spanish Language Hotline: 800-223-5001
This hotline is operated by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), which also carries out programs to help prevent sexual assault, assist victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

Trevor Helpline – Youth Gender Orientation:

800-850-8078
(Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender)

Alliance for Children and Families:

414-359-1040
www.alliance1.org
Alliance for Children and Families
11700 West Lake Park Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53224-3099
The Alliance advocates for children, families, and communities and educates and trains human service leaders. This international nonprofit also delivers programs, information, and services to and through its membership of child- and family-serving organizations.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG):

202-638-5577
www.acog.org
409 12th St., S.W., PO Box 96920 Washington, D.C. 20090-6920
ACOG provides professional publications on violence against women (intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and adolescent dating violence) and materials (in both English and Spanish) for patient education.

The New York State Spanish Domestic Violence Hotline:

Español: 1-800-942-6908
English: 1-800-942-6906

Social Security Administration – Domestic Violence:

800-772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10093.html
The division instructs victims of domestic violence on how to apply for a new Social Security number. People in all walks of life can be victims of family violence or harassment, abuse or life-endangering situations. If you are a victim of family violence, Social Security may be able to help you.

Witness Justice:

301-846-9110 or 800-4WJ-HELP
www.witnessjustice.org
Witness Justice Headquarters PO Box 475 Frederick, MD 21705-0475
Witness Justice provides trauma victims and their loved ones with resources that promote physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. The site features access to experts, message boards, and other print and electronic victim resources.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:

800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org/get_help
The mission of the Childhelp hotline is to provide help or answer questions about child abuse or neglect 24 hours a day.

National Center for Victims of Crime:

800-FYI-CALL (800-394-2255)
www.ncvc.org
The National Center for Victims of Crime provides a hotline and referrals to local resources. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and is offered in numerous languages.

National Organization for Victim Assistance:

800-TRY-NOVA (800-879-6682)
www.trynova.org/victiminfo/
NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis. The hotline provides information and referrals and is available 24 hours a day.

PromoteTruth.org:

904-722-3000
www.promotetruth.org
Promote Truth provides support and information about sexual violence issues for teens and their communities. Their Web site offers information and online services, including anonymous use of message boards for targeted audiences: teens, parents, teachers, and other professionals.