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Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Moderator's Notes Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:00 am | |
| The Facts About Domestic Violence
Abuse occurs in one out of every four relationships
43% of critical injuries and child fatalities occur in homes where there is spousal abuse
Abuse touches all ages, races, and socio-economic groups
Parents and caregivers tend to underestimate the extent to which their children have been affected
Every 9 seconds in the U.S. a woman is assaulted and beaten
Children exposed to violence are at a much higher risk of becoming both the victim and perpetrator of violence
80% of all physical abuse goes unreported
More than half of all battered women stay with the abuser because they feel they cannot support themselves or their children alone
Mia | |
| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:06 am | |
| From Brokenness to Happiness From the depths of despair when my world fell apart I felt all alone and heavy in heart - My life had been shattered by a tight-fisted hand Who could I turn to; who'd understand?
He made me feel worthless to the depths of my soul I was just a possession for him to control - Always blaming me whenever things went wrong Though physical scars heal emotional live on.
So with no self-esteem and in a broken mess I made a decision about my happiness - It took all my courage that I could find To make a stand for myself and leave him behind.
Those first few months were the loneliest I'd been But I knew it was worth it not to be hit again - And in finding myself I cried a river of tears Learning to love me and facing my fears.
Though the memory remains but the hurt has gone My scars have all healed my emotions live on - Over four years have passed since I walked out that door - No need to look back, no fear anymore.
This is about my former marriage, both physically and emotionally abusive, and my courage to leave and rebuild my life. It wasn't easy, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel. | |
| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:10 pm | |
| Domestic Violence is an attempt by the abuser to maintain power and control over the victim, diminishing the victim's power. It is frequently a learned behavior in the home during childhood . Domestic violence can occur in any intimate relationship. Intimate violence is physical, mental, or emotional abuse against an offspring, partner, sibling, parent, or other family member or intimate partner. The issue of domestic violence was recognized as a serious problem in the mid 1900's by feminists concerned about women abused by their partners. Interpersonal violence is complicated by a lack of knowledge and denial of abuse by society, family the perpetrator, and the victims.Intimate violence is often perpetuated by drug or alcohol use. | |
| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:57 am | |
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Anderson House - A halfway house for women recovering from alcohol and drug dependency. Back Hills Guest House for Women, The - Victoria, B.C. Claire House - Residential program for women and their children , utilizing individual, group and family counseling, as well as exercise, recreational activity, 12-step self-help groups and a structured, disciplined environment. The women and children will receive state-of-the-art care to restructure their lives and live successfully, drug free. Dorcas House - Tampa Florida based ministry that gives shelter on a temporary basis to women and women with children who have no place to stay because of spousal abuse, women released from jail without a permanent place to stay, and women in transit who are victims of crime and temporarily without money for food and shelter. Epiphany House - Long Branch, NJ Hecate House - Newseeland House of Hope - Santa Ana, CA Laura's House - Abused women and their children need Laura's House. Committed to ending violence against women. We provide the abused woman and their children with a safe, violent-free shelter, counseling, advocacy, resources and a 24-hour hotline. Mrs. Wilson's Halfway House for Women - A 14-bed, 12-step, halfway house for recovering women located in Morristown, New Jersey. It is named after the wife of AA's co-founder, Bill Wilson. Quigley House - Offers safe emergency shelter and support services for women and their children in Clay County Florida and the surrounding areas. The only shelter for battered women and children in Clay County Florida. Sophia Snow House - A retirement center for women, it is home to 24 elderly women who are enjoying the security, companionship, and convenience of a small-scale assisted living arrangement.
Shelter for Abused Women & Children If You Are Abused 24 Hour Crisis Line (239) 775-1101
Actions you may want to consider | In an emergency | Prepare an escape bag Should you decide to leave your relationship | You may ask an advocate about Protect yourself at home | Protect yourself outside your home | Be safe at work Your safety and that of your children and pets need to be your top concern. Leaving an abusive relationship can be dangerous. Abusers are not predictable. Safety planning is complex. Our trained staff can help you.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, it is not your fault. The abuser is responsible. The Shelter staff will listen and support your decisions. There are steps you can take to help end the abuse.
Some actions you may want to consider: Call the police in an emergency or file a report about the violence. Call our domestic violence hotline (239) 775-1101 to talk, get information or ideas, find a shelter, or make a safety or escape plan. Have the abuser ordered by the court to stay away from you by getting an Injunction for Protection. See a doctor for injuries and ask him/her to write down what caused the injuries. Talk to a friend, family member, neighbor, clergy, or someone else for support; and ask for help. Keep a journal in words and photographs. In an emergency: If you are at home and are being threatened or attacked, stay away from the kitchen (the abuser can find weapons like knives). Stay away from bathrooms, closets, or small spaces where the abuser can trap you. Get to a room with an outside door or window to escape. Get to a room with a telephone to call for help. Lock the abuser outside if you can. Call 911 right away for help. If possible, run to a friend's or neighbor's house for help. Take the children with you. If a police officer comes, tell him/her what happened; and get his/her name and badge number. Take pictures of bruises and injuries. Prepare an escape bag: Prepare a bag, box, or suitcase filled with things you will need if you leave. Keep it in a safe place away from home, if possible. The escape bag is a secret from the abuser or anyone who could tell him you are planning to leave. Place "originals" in the bag except for the items you must have with you or things you can't take without the abuser noticing. Avoid using your purse or car. Identification (driver's license, passports, green cards, work permits) Birth certificates for yourself and your children Social Security cards for yourself and your children Extra car, house, storage, business, or other keys Checkbook, ATM card Credit cards, bank books, etc. Address book and telephone numbers Food stamps, Medicaid cards, etc. Car registration Car, health, and life insurance papers School and medical records Divorce, custody, or injunction papers Proof of income for partner (check stub) Home calling card (calls can be traced) Copies of bills you owe with your partner Change of clothes Medicine and prescriptions (extra) Personal hygiene products (tampons, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc.) Diapers, formula, toys, blankets Pictures, jewelry, keepsakes Abuser's personal information (date of birth, Social Security number, work permit information, place of employment, description of vehicle and license number) Picture of family which includes abuser Lease or titles of property Should you decide to leave your relationship: Leaving can be very dangerous and should be planned carefully. To speak to a counselor who can help you develop a safe plan to leave, call (239) 775-1101 at any time.
You may ask an advocate about: What resources are available to you in our community Help filing your immigration status How to file for a free injunction for protection Understanding the judicial process Support groups and individual counseling Relocating Staying at a free emergency domestic abuse shelter or other safe place Address confidentiality Social Security number changes Victim’s compensation Protect yourself at home: Learn where to get help. Memorize emergency phone numbers. Keep a phone in a room you can lock from the inside. If you can, get a cellular phone that you keep with you at all times. Keep it charged, and know blackout areas where the phone will not work. If the abuser has moved out, change the locks on your doors, and install locks on your windows. Plan an escape route out of your home, and teach it to your children. Think about where you would go if you need to escape. Ask your neighbors to call the police if they see the abuser at your house. Make a signal for them to call the police, for example, if the phone rings twice, a shade is pulled down, or a certain light is on. Get an unlisted phone number. Block caller ID (call your phone company for information). Use an answering machine to screen your calls. Take a good self-defense course. Carry a noisemaker or personal alarm. Protect yourself outside your home: Change regular travel habits, such as riding with others and using different routes. Shop and bank in different places, particularly away from the abuser. Cancel any bank accounts or credit cards you shared. Open new accounts at a different bank in your name only. Keep your court order and emergency numbers with you at all times. Keep a cell phone with you and program it to speed dial 911 (or other emergency numbers). If you have to travel to another state for work or to get away from the abuser, take your Injunction for Protection with you. It is valid everywhere in the United States. Carry noisemakers and/or pepper spray. Be safe at work: Ask someone to screen your calls. Keep a copy of your court order at work. Give or show a picture of the abuser to security guards and friends where you work. Tell your supervisors about the abuse. Ask them to help make it harder for the abuser to find you. Have them consider opportunities for changes within the work structure. Don't go to lunch alone. Ask a security guard or co-worker to walk you to your car or bus. If the abuser contacts you at work, save voice mail and e-mail messages. Locate a well-lighted parking space close to the door. For information on the relationship between animal cruelty and domestic violence, including how to protect your pets, please visit The Humane Society of the United States website. This link is provided for informational purposes only, the Shelter is not affiliated with The Humane Society of the United States; linking does not imply endorsement of programs or services by either party.
The Shelter's vision is a community without domestic violence so that every home is a safe haven for the family it shelters. The Shelter's mission is to help adult and child victims and survivors of domestic violence through safety, intervention, and support; to educate the public about domestic violence; and to advocate for social change against domestic violence. “Breaking the cycle of abuse, building hope...” Shelter for Abused Women & Children P.O. Box 10102 Naples, Florida 34101 Questions? Call 239-775-3862 Immokalee Outreach Office: 239-657-5700 Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
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| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:02 am | |
| The Bruised Woman She stood in front of the mirror dabbing make-up on her face She covers up the bruises and fixes her hair in place ~ She stares at her reflection with her tear-filled eyes And pulls herself together while silently she cries. She goes into the kitchen and cleans up the mess Broken dishes scattered and crushed like pieces of happiness ~ She sweeps the floor of eggshells and cleans furniture of glass She knows as she restores order this will not be the last. She quietly fixes dinner though she winces in pain She mustn't show how much she hurt just to set him off again ~ She never stops to think about it while he's still around No time to ponder who's to blame she never makes a sound. She dreads the time to go to bed as the clock ticks away She knows what will come next and she know she must obey ~ And while he lay there sleeping she gets up from their bed She showers to wash away the filth and to somehow clear her head. The only time to be herself in the middle of the night She can stop to think and cry her tears in the shadow of the moonlight ~ She wonders what had happened to change the man she loved? So full of love and promises he was all that she dreamed of. But time told a different story after a year of wedded bliss She cries as she remembers it wasn't mean to be like this ~ She wondered what went wrong for better or for worse No flowers, just a broken jaw to mark their wedded first. They had so many dreams they shared so much they had planned So why does he now shatter them with his tight-fisted hand? She knows it will never be the same every time she looks at him The memories of love they once shared are now growing dim. So as she wipes away her tears and pulls herself together She knows that it will never change it'll be this way forever ~ And as she climbs back into bed beside the man who now brings her pain She turns the light out in her soul knowing he will always do it again. Christina 4th March, 2001 "Domestic abuse was very real to me, and since I feel very deeply for all who experience it. This poem was not written about anyone in particular, but rather I have remembered all the abuse, the feelings, the emptiness and hopelessness of my previous marriage and have written about any woman in this situation. For those who are in this situation, this is how it is for them....and it is very lonely" | |
| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:14 pm | |
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| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:35 am | |
| National Organization for Women
Violence Against Women in the United States
MURDER. Every day four women die in this country as a result of domestic violence, the euphemism for murders and assaults by husbands and boyfriends. That's approximately 1,400 women a year, according to the FBI. The number of women who have been murdered by their intimate partners is greater than the number of soldiers killed in the Vietnam War.
BATTERING. Although only 572,000 reports of assault by intimates are officially reported to federal officials each year, the most conservative estimates indicate two to four million women of all races and classes are battered each year. At least 170,000 of those violent incidents are serious enough to require hospitalization, emergency room care or a doctor's attention.
SEXUAL ASSAULT. Every year approximately 132,000 women report that they have been victims of rape or attempted rape, and more than half of them knew their attackers. It's estimated that two to six times that many women are raped, but do not report it. | |
| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:25 am | |
| SAFETY ALERT! Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are afraid your internet and/or computer usage might be monitored, please use a safer computer, and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224.
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| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:27 am | |
| State Coalition List Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence P.O. Box 4762 Montgomery, AL 36101 (334) 832-4842 Fax: (334) 832-4803 (800) 650-6522 Hotline Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Alaska Network on Domestic and Sexual Violence 130 Seward Street, Room 209 Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 586-3650 Fax: (907) 463-4493 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence 301 East Bethany Home Road, Suite C194 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 279-2900 Fax: (602) 279-2980 (800) 782-6400 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 170 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 907-5612 Fax: (501) 907-5618 (800) 269-4668 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence P.O. Box 1798 Sacramento, CA 95812 (916) 444-7163 Fax: (916) 444-7165 (800) 524-4765 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 900 Denver, CO 80203 (303) 831-9632 Fax: (303) 832-7067 (888) 778-7091 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence 90 Pitkin Street East Hartford, CT 06108 (860) 282-7899 Fax: (860) 282-7892 (888) 774-2900 In State DV Hotline Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence 100 West 10th Street, #703 Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 658-2958 Fax: (302) 658-5049 (800) 701-0456 Statewide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence 5 Thomas Circle Northwest Washington, DC 20005 (202) 299-1181 Fax: (202) 299-1193 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence 425 Office Plaza Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 425-2749 Fax: (850) 425-3091 (850) 621-4202 TDD (800) 500-1119 In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence 114 New Street, Suite B Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 209-0280 Fax: (404) 766-3800 (800) 334-2836 Crisis Line Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence 716 Umi Street, Suite 210 Honolulu, HI 96819-2337 (808) 832-9316 Fax: (808) 841-6028 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence 300 Mallard Drive, Suite 130 Boise, ID 83706 (208) 384-0419 Fax: (208) 331-0687 (888) 293-6118 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence 801 South 11th Street Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 789-2830 Fax: (217) 789-1939 (217) 242-0376 TTY Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1915 West 18th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 917-3685 Fax: (317) 917-3695 (800) 332-7385 In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence 515 - 28th Street, Suite 104 Des Moines, IA 50312 (515) 244-8028 Fax: (515) 244-7417 (800) 942-0333 In State Hotline Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence 634 Southwest Harrison Street Topeka, KS 66603 (785) 232-9784 Fax: (785) 266-1874 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Kentucky Domestic Violence Association P.O. Box 356 Frankfort, KY 40602 (502) 695-5382 Phone/Fax Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email:kdvasac@aol.com
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence P.O. Box 77308 Baton Rouge, LA 70879 (225) 752-1296 Fax: (225) 751-8927 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email:sheila@lcadv.org
Maine Coalition To End Domestic Violence 170 Park Street Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 941-1194 Fax: (207) 941-2327 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence 6911 Laurel-Bowie Road, Suite 309 Bowie, MD 20715 (301) 352-4574 Fax: (301) 809-0422 (800) 634-3577 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Jane Doe, Inc./Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence 14 Beacon Street, Suite 507 Boston, MA 02108 (617) 248-0922 Fax: (617) 248-0902 (617) 263-2200 TTY/TDD Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 3893 Okemos Road, Suite B-2 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 347-7000 Phone/TTY Fax: (517) 248-0902 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Minnesota Coalition For Battered Women 590 Park Street, Suite 410 St. Paul, MN 55103 (651) 646-6177 Fax: (651) 646-1527 (651) 646-0994 Crisis Line (800) 289-6177 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence P.O. Box 4703 Jackson, MS 39296 (601) 981-9196 Fax: (601) 981-2501 (800) 898-3234 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 718 East Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 634-4161 Fax: (573) 636-3728 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence P.O. Box 818 Helena, MT 59624 (406) 443-7794 Fax: (406) 443-7818 (888) 404-7794 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition 1000 "O" Street, Suite 102 Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 476-6256 Fax: (402) 476-6806 (800) 876-6238 In State Hotline (877) 215-0167 Spanish Hotline Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence 220 South Rock Boulevard Reno, NV 89502 (775) 828-1115 Fax: (775) 828-9911 (800) 500-1556 In State Hotline Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence P.O. Box 353 Concord, NH 03302 (603) 224-8893 Fax: (603) 228-6096 (866) 644-3574 In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women 1670 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Trenton, NJ 08690 (609) 584-8107 Fax: (609) 584-9750 (800) 572-7233 In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence 201 Coal Avenue Southwest Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 246-9240 Fax: (505) 246-9434 (800) 773-3645 In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence 350 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12054 (518) 482-5464 Fax: (518) 482-3807 (800) 942-6906 English-In State (800) 942-6908 Spanish-In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence 123 West Main Street, Suite 700 Durham, NC 27701 (919) 956-9124 Fax: (919) 682-1449 (888) 232-9124 Nation wide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
North Dakota Council on Abused Womens Services 418 East Rosser Avenue, Suite 320 Bismark, ND 58501 (701) 255-6240 Fax: (701) 255-1904 (888) 255-6240 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Action Ohio Coalition For Battered Women 5900 Roche Drive, Suite 445 Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 825-0551 Fax: (614) 825-0673 (888) 622-9315 In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Ohio Domestic Violence Network 4807 Evanswood Drive, Suite 201 Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 781-9651 Fax: (614) 781-9652 (614) 781-9654 TTY (800) 934-9840 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 3815 North Sante Fe Avenue, Suite 124 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 524-0700 Fax: (405) 524-0711 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 380 Southeast Spokane Street, Suite 100 Portland, OR 97202 (503) 230-1951 Fax: (503) 230-1973 (877) 230-1951 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence 6400 Flank Drive, Suite 1300 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 545-6400 Fax: (717) 545-9456 (800) 932-4632 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
The Office of Women Advocates Box 11382 Fernandez Juancus Station Santurce, PR 00910 (787) 721-7676 Fax: (787) 725-9248
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence 422 Post Road, Suite 202 Warwick, RI 02888 (401) 467-9940 Fax: (401) 467-9943 (800) 494-8100 In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault P.O. Box 7776 Columbia, SC 29202 (803) 256-2900 Fax: (803) 256-1030 (800) 260-9293 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault P.O. Box 141 Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 945-0869 Fax: (605) 945-0870 (800) 572-9196 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 2 International Plaza Drive, Suite 425 Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 386-9406 Fax: (615) 383-2967 (800) 289-9018 In State Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Texas Council On Family Violence P.O. Box 161810 Austin, TX 78716 (512) 794-1133 Fax: (512) 794-1199 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Utah Domestic Violence Council 205 North 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (801) 521-5544 Fax: (801) 521-5548 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault P.O. Box 405 Montpelier, VT 05601 (802) 223-1302 Fax: (802) 223-6943 (802) 223-1115 TTY Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Women's Coalition of St. Croix Box 2734 Christiansted St. Croix, VI 00822 (340) 773-9272 Fax: (340) 773-9062 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Virginians Against Domestic Violence 2850 Sandy Bay Road, Suite 101 Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 221-0990 Fax: (757) 229-1553 (800) 838-8238 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence 711 Capitol Way, Suite Suite 702 Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 586-1022 Fax: (360) 586-1024 (360) 586-1029 TTY
1402 Third Avenue, Suite 406 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 389-2515 Fax: (206) 389-2520 (800) 886-2880 In State (206) 389-2900 TTY Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Washington State Native American Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault P.O. Box 13260 Olympia, WA 98508 (360) 352-3120 Fax: (360) 357-3858 (888) 352-3120 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence 5004 Elk River Road South Elkview, WV 25071 (304) 965-3552 Fax: (304) 965-3572 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence 307 South Paterson Street, Suite 1 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 255-0539 Fax: (608) 255-3560 Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault P.O. Box 236 409 South Fourth Street Laramie, WY 82073 (307) 755-5481 Fax: (307) 755-5482 (800) 990-3877 Nationwide Website: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Email: [Only admins are allowed to see this link] | |
| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:37 am | |
| Other US Organizations American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence 740 - 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 Phone 202-662-1000, Website [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
American Institute on Domestic Violence 2116 Rover Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Phone 928-453-9015, Website [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Amnesty International USA, Women's Human Rights Program 322 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 Phone 212-633-4292, Website [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 450 Sutter St #600, San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone 415-954-9988 ext. 315, Website [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
The Audre Lorde Project 85 S. Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone 718-596-0342, Website [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
The BWJP Criminal Justice Office 2104 Fourth Ave S #B, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone 612-824-8768 / 1-800-903-0111 ext. 1
The BWJP Civil Justice Office Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence 6400 Flank Drive #1300, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone 717-671-4767 / 1-800-903-0111 ext. 2
The BWJP Defense Office National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women 125 S. 9th Street #302, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone 215-351-0010 / 1-800-903-0111 ext. 3
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Sacred Circle National Resource Center to End Violence Against Native Women 722 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone 1-877-733-7623
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| | | Mia Domestic Goddess
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Sat May 08, 2010 10:02 am | |
| Women against Domestic Violence [Only admins are allowed to see this link] In Loving Memory [Only admins are allowed to see this link] Don't Cry
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond's gift on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die.
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| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:56 am | |
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Healing Woman Foundation (Abuse) 1-800-477-4111
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National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
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National Mental Health Association 1-800-969-6642
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National STD Hotline 1-800-227-8922
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National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663
National Victim Center 1-800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255)
People Against Rape 1-800-877-7252
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| | | Ava Orlando, Florida
| Subject: Re: Moderator's Notes Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:50 am | |
| The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the United States, its territories, and Canada, the Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 170 languages. The Hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
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