Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
Hotlines | Domestic Violence | Sexual Assault | Dating Violence | Stalking
OVW does not provide services directly to the public. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. You can find local resources on our map or call one of the hotlines below.
Hotlines
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National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) |
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National Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) |
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National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline | 1-866-331-9474 1-866-331-8453 (TTY) |
| National Victims of Crime Hotline | 1-855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) |
Domestic Violence
The term “domestic violence” includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.
In an emergency, victims of domestic violence should call 911 or contact state or local law enforcement officials, who can respond to these crimes. Individuals in need of non-emergency assistance can also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or visit www.TheHotline.org.
Sexual Assault
The term “sexual assault” means any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent.
Dating Violence
The term “dating violence” means violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: the length of the relationship; the type of relationship; and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
Stalking
The term “stalking” means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others or suffer substantial emotional distress.
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Laura L. Rogers
Principal Deputy Director
Office on Violence Against Women
202-307-6026
ovw.info@usdoj.gov