Domestic Violence Prevention
Domestic violence is pervasive in our society, and having the resources to help yourself or someone else get out of a bad situation can be very impactful. Nearly 3 out of 10 women and 1 out of 10 men in the United States will experience domestic violence at some point in their lifetime, and they claim it has had an adverse effect on their ability to function.
Luckily, there are organizations, resources, educational materials, places to go and things to assist with getting your life back if you are a victim of domestic violence. Read on for a look at our extensive list of resources.
Organizations
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The NCADV sponsors events designed to end the silence about domestic abuse and offers free resources to help victims escape their abusers.
VOA
VOA is home to more than 15,000 professionals who help victims of domestic abuse as well as anyone who is on the brink of becoming homeless.
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
This organization offers support for indigenous women who suffered abuse that include teaching them about intimate partner abuse and what they can do after an incident.
BWJP
The BWJP provides support to child advocates and others who want to help kids and other victims of domestic violence in cases that make it to the courtroom.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Raising awareness of the different types of abuse is one of the key goals of the NRCDV, which also launches policies and initiatives to reduce partner violence.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
The NNEDV has a toll-free helpline anyone can call when they need help but also works with the government to launch new policies to protect victims.
Futures Without Violence
Futures Without Violence is an organization that hopes to end domestic violence in the future through programs that raise awareness and support victims.
Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Better known as PADV, this organization has an entry team, which offers homeless victims access to housing and other resources to help them get back on their feet.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army runs shelters across the country for those trying to escape abuse situations and provides other help such as job training and rent assistance.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Those who have a hard time finding resources in their cities can use this organization to report signs of abuse or seek help when they suffer domestic abuse and have children.
Child Witness to Violence Project
The CWVP trains caregivers who work with kids and finds ways to help children who were the victims of abuse learn to heal and move on with their lives.
Family Life Development Center
Get access to training and coaching along with free resources from this organization, which wants to improve the whole family unit through a commitment to faith.
National Center for Victims of Crime
The NCVC helps domestic violence victims and victims of other crimes begin their lives again through resources that are available in most major cities.
National Council on Child Abuse & Family Violence
Turn to the NCCAFV and find resources for children, elderly people, and families as well as those in the military who need help recovering from partner abuse.
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
The NCJFCJ is the biggest organization of its type and consists of judges and other legal professionals who want to help families and kids seek justice against their abusers.
VAWnet
You’ll get access to many free articles and other resources through this organization, which also has a series where others talk about their experiences with partner violence.
Office on Violence Against Women
The OVW is a government department that offers grants for groups and organizations committed to ending violence through training programs and other means.
Women’s Law
Women’s Law provides valuable information for women in all states who are victims of violence as well as articles on the signs and types of abuse found in and out of the home.
Safe Housing Partnerships
This organization helps victims of partner abuse who worry about losing their homes find safe places to stay as they recover in any state.
Articles
Addressing Domestic Violence Against Women: An Unfinished Agenda
The causes of domestic violence and the effects it has on victims and others are just some of the topics addressed in this piece from the National Library of Medicine.
These Women Survived Domestic Violence
Amnesty International highlights several women from Louisiana who were victims of domestic abuse and where they are now to show getting out is possible.
Dating Violence and Domestic Violence
The author of this article brings awareness to dating violence to show that domestic violence does not just affect married couples or those who live together.
The Particular Cruelty of Domestic Violence
Rachel Louise Snyder looks at the effects culture and the legal system have on why some victims remain with their abusers and fear they can’t leave.
Domestic Violence
OVW talks about all of the types of domestic violence, the effects it has on victims, and the resources victims can use to escape in this online piece.
‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Domestic Violence
Not only does this article look at the rise of abuse during the pandemic but also what the figures mean today and what they might mean in the future.
Over a Quarter of Women, Girls Experienced Partner Violence Before COVID
From The Washington Post, this piece talks about the many women who experienced intimate abuse before the pandemic and what happened to them later.
Dynamics of Domestic Violence
The State of Delaware shows why domestic violence happens, what it includes, the reasons why victims stay, and other issues in this article.
Intimate Partner Violence
Discover what intimate partner violence includes and how it affects others in this article that also looks at the patterns abusers follow in many cases.
Domestic Violence Awareness
The Defense Logistics Agency released this article to talk about how raising awareness should go beyond just once a year during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
Fast Facts: Preventing Intimate Partner Violence
The CDC goes over the types of abuse that include sexual and emotional abuse in this article and poses some possible solutions to reduce violence in the future.
What is Domestic Abuse?
In this piece, the United Nations talks about the signs of abuse and shows survivors what they can do while also offering resources for abusers who want to change.
For Abused Women, A Pandemic Lockdown Holds Dangers of Its Own
In this piece published in The New York Times, the author looks at what happened to victims during the major quarantines and lockdowns across the country.
Long Term Physical and Mental Health Effects of Physical Violence
Kavita Alejo wrote a thesis on the physical and mental health issues that arise when victims suffer long-term abuse at the hands of another person.
A Pandemic Within a Pandemic – Intimate Partner Violence During Covid-19
In this article, three authors look at how and why domestic violence rose during the pandemic and why some areas saw a sharp decrease in intimate partner violence.
Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
The US Department of Health & Human Services offers this piece to show parents and others both the long-term and short-term effects of domestic violence on kids and what parents can do.
Helplines
National Domestic Violence Helpline
The National Domestic Violence is available 24/7 for victims and offers support over the phone, via text, and through an online chat option.
Family and Youth Services Bureau
Abuse victims in all 50 states as well as American territories can use this helpline to find shelters nearby and get referrals to special programs.
NCADV Get Help
Get the help you need through the NCADV, which directs anyone in need of support to a helpline that operates every hour of the day and night.
Stalking
SPARC
SPARC is an organization that raises awareness of stalking, shows victims what to do, and offers access to legal support when needed.
Stalking OVW
The OVW provides a look at what stalking includes as well as helplines and local organizations that give victims access to more support.
About Stalking Resource Center
NCVC has a Stalking Resource Center where users will find tools and information on stalking along with the most recent available data.
Stalking RAINN
RAINN looks at how people react to stalking and the ways stalkers use technology to target their victims, such as tracking them with GPS devices.
Stalking Safety Planning
Find out more about the stalking laws in different states and why so many victims have problems planning simple tasks with help from the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Stalking Help Series for Crime Victims
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) created this page to show stalking victims the organization understands their position and tells them where to get help.
Stalking Resource Center
Available from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), this branch of the center focuses on what people can do when someone stalks them.
Fast Facts: Preventing Stalking
The CDC looks at the tactics and methods stalkers use as well as stats about victims and what the crime does to them in this short article.
Stalking and Harassment Guide
This helpful guide from PeopleSafe defines both harassment and stalking, goes over laws against both, and includes information on cyberstalking.
Cyberstalking
The OVC maintains a large calendar filled with events on programs and meetings that discuss the growing issue of cyberstalking and what to do about it.
Stalking & Cyberstalking
See the definitions of stalking and cyberstalking on this site, which also provides a list of resources for victims, including housing, legal aid, and financial support.
Stalking
Available from the Victim Connect Resource Center, this website features a full list of stalking signs, how it makes victims feel, and what they can and should do.
Cyberstalking: What You Need to Know
The University of Michigan offers this page for students and other victims on what cyberstalking entails and what they can do to increase their safety.
Cyberstalking
See what motivates others to stalk their victims online and the types of online behaviors they exhibit from the Stalking Risk Profile website.
Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement
Though this report comes from 1999, it details some of the challenges both the government and law enforcement still face in regard to cyberstalking.
Resources to Deal with Cyberstalking
Internet Matters offers this long list of resources for parents, teachers, and others who want to help kids bullied through cyberstalking methods.
Protecting Americans from Cyberstalking
In addition to a story about a victim, this page helps victims see the signs they have a stalker and the steps they can take to stay safe and fight back.
Identity Protection
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC is one of the first places victims of identity theft should turn, but it also offers resources for victims who want to stay safe from their abusers.
Recovering from Identity Theft
Also available from the FTC, this page includes videos, articles, and other resources on what to do when you’re the victim of identity theft.
Identity Theft Resource Center
The Identity Theft Resource Center has different sections on its website for those who want to protect against identity theft, recover from it, or get protection for a business.
Identity Theft/Fraud Resources
Connect with a counselor or advocate through this page of the Victims Resource Center, which has links to many helpful websites.
Identity Theft in Abusive Relationships
Find tips on how to protect yourself or another abuse victim safe from abusers who steal their identities and learn what you can do next.
Identity Theft and Domestic Violence
New York State looks at the connection between domestic violence and identity theft here as well as how to protect yourself and defend against your abuser.
Domestic Violence and Identity Theft: The Common Link
The Identity Theft Resource Center goes over all of the steps a victim must take to prevent their abuser from stealing and using their identity.
Resources for Victims of Crime
See what to do as a victim of fraud or identity theft and discover even more free resources on this site from the United States Attorney’s Office in Pennsylvania.
Financial Abuse
Women’s Law features this site that looks at the types of financial abuse and how victims can protect themselves when they leave an abusive relationship.
Legal Aid
How Legal Aid Helps Domestic Violence Survivors
Take a look at the help available from legal aid clinics, which includes getting a restraining order, filing for divorce, and setting up custody.
Legal Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
Find a range of resources on this site that include how to safely leave an abusive situation, what to do about any kids, and when to turn to the police.
Legal Assistance for Victims Program
This program from the OVW provides financial help for organizations that help women and children who were victims of abuse through large grants.
The Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence
Lawyers and other legal professionals can sign up for training programs through this commission and attend events to help victims of intimate violence.
Legal Information & Resources
Available in both English and Spanish, the resources shown here include info on laws, protective orders, and the rights of domestic abuse victims.
Domestic Violence Resources
WRC goes over the basics of restraining orders and what domestic abuse victims need to do and bring with them when they apply for one.
Legal Help
Domestic Abuse Intervention Abuse Services (DAIS) has a helpline for victims who need legal help as well as a number or email address they can use.
Domestic Violence
The Women’s Law Project has a list of resources women can use both online and offline to get out of bad situations that include violence and abuse.
Address Protection
Address Confidentiality
The Victim Connect Resource Network shows victims how to use the Address Confidentiality Programs in their states to keep their abusers from finding them.
Confidential Address Program for Victims
See how this program works in California on this official website, which goes over the rules and how any victim can apply to make their address anonymous.
How to Hide Your Address
The Domestic Shelters website offers links and phone numbers to confidentiality programs and offers other tips to help victims keep their abusers away.