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Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services. If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE (7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224.
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October 1, 2009
The Pledge
“Become Inspired—you never know when someone will become inspired by your courage to make a difference.”
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I would like to honor the amazing life-saving work being done on behalf of women, teens, children and men who are experiencing ... Read More »
September 30, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden Honors 15th Anniversary of VAWA
Women's groups, including National Domestic Violence Hotline CEO Sheryl Cates, gathered at Vice President Joe Biden's home Tuesday night to toast the 15th anniversary of landmark legislation aimed at eliminating violence against women.
"You've helped so many women step out of the darkness. You've helped so ... Read More »
September 28, 2009
Take Time to Observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month
With October approaching, domestic violence advocates across the nation are preparing for the 22nd annual observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Whether you are a professional in the field of domestic violence or someone who is new to the cause, we hope you will ... Read More »
September 15, 2009
Buy Shoes at Marshalls and Benefit the Hotline
Buying a pair of shoes at any Marshalls store between October 1 and 15, 2009 will benefit the Hotline. As part of the Marshalls Shop 'til It Stops program, $1 will be donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for
each pair of shoes sold during ... Read More »
September 4, 2009
Sheryl Cates Weighs in on Chris Brown’s Controversial Statements
Sheryl Cates, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline was recently interviewed by MTV in regards to Chris Brown’s most recent television appearance on Larry King Live. Please visit the following link to read the entire MTV article and view her thoughts on the subject.
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June 30, 2009
White House Advisor on Violence Against Women Appointed
Lynn Rosenthal was recently chosen as White House Advisor on Violence Against Women by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Rosenthal has been a champion in the movement against domestic and sexual violence for three decades and played a key advocacy role in ... Read More »
May 19, 2009
Sheryl Cates Honored by Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Group
Sheryl Cates, CEO of the Texas Council on Family Violence, National Domestic Violence Hotline and loveisrespect.org, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline received the Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy. Cates was nominated for the national award by Congressman Lamar ... Read More »
April 28, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden Visits the Hotline
Vice President Joe Biden made a visit to the National Domestic Violence Hotline and loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline on Tuesday April 28, 2009 for a press event and tour of the facilities. This was his second visit to the organizations in six years. ... Read More »
April 27, 2009
Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence
Animal cruelty and domestic violence often go hand in hand. Batterers sometimes use abuse of pets as a way of intimidating or controlling other family members. They may threaten to hurt the pet if the victim leaves or threaten to physically abuse the victim in ... Read More »
April 22, 2009
Upcoming Dr. Phil Episode Promotes the Hotline
Leaving a violent relationship takes careful planning. Thursday, April 23, Dr. Phil will feature a woman who called the Hotline and went to shelter with her children to escape family violence in a show called How to Escape a Bad Marriage. Don’t miss it. Read More »
