DOCUMENT THE ABUSE: Evidentiary Abuse Affadavit

Susan Murphy Milano is a specialist and expert in intimate partner violence and works nationally with corporations, faith based organizations, domestic violence programs, law enforcement and prosecutors providing technical and consulting services in “high risk” domestic violence and stalking related cases. Her principal objective is to intervene before a victim is seriously injured or killed. Utilizing a procedure which she devised, The Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit. » more at Document The Abuse 

New Special Collection: Intimate Partner Homicide Prevention

Intimate Partner Homicide Prevention (July 2011) explores the most tragic consequence of domestic violence and offers a variety of tools and information towards its prevention.  » more at VAWnet.org

 


 

2012 Teen Dating Violence Campaign: Let Your Heart Rule

Created by Break the Cycle and HopeLine from Verizon in 2011, the Let Your Heart Rule campaign is designed to engage high school students across the country, helping them prevent abusive relationships by providing vital information and resources.  » more at letyourheartrule.com  

 


 

Technology Safety

NNEDV's Safety Net: National Safe & Strategic Technology Project creates resources to help victims and agencies respond effectively to the many ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking...   » more at National Network to End Domestic Violence

 


 

MOSAIC Threat Assessment Systems

...assessing whether a situation has the combination of factors that are associated with escalated risk and danger requires that you know what questions to ask, and then know how to consider all your answers in a way that enhances insight. The MOSAIC method works by breaking a situation down to its elements, factor-by-factor, and then seeing what picture emerges when the pieces of the puzzle are put together.  » more at MOSAIC Method

 


 

Safety Net Project

Technology helps victims and their children successfully flee violent batterers, stalkers and rapists. But what millions don't realize is the dangerous and potentially lethal sides of various technologies in the hands of abusers and perpetrators.  » more at National Network to End Domestic Violence

 


 

Blueprint for Safety

The Blueprint for Safety, originally developed and implemented in Saint Paul, MN, is a prototype that can be used by any community hoping to link its criminal justice agencies together in a coherent, philosophically sound domestic violence intervention model.  » more at Praxis International

 


 

Economic Justice Project

NNEDV’s Economic Justice Project works to strengthen victim advocates’ financial capabilities to better assist survivors of domestic violence move from short-term safety to long-term security, and to an economically sustainable independent life.  » more at National Network to End Domestic Violence

 


 

The LOVE Campaign

The National Dating Abuse Helpline, in partnership with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, launched The LOVE Campaign to raise awareness of healthy dating behaviors to prevent dating abuse among 13-18 year olds and to connect parents and schools to the National Dating Abuse Helpline.  The campaign began in Texas and has spread throughout the United States.  » more at loveisrespect.org

 


 

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Support

The NCADV works closely in partnership with three medical associations to assist survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and dentistry needed to repair the injuries they have received from a spouse or intimate partner.  » more at National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

 


 

Civil Lawsuits Against a Perpetrator

Regardless of the outcome of the criminal prosecution, or even if there was no prosecution, crime victims can file civil lawsuits against offenders and other responsible parties.  » more at The National Crime Victim Bar Association

 


 

Workplaces Respond to Domestic & Sexual Violence

By taking the time to use this website, you will be taking your first steps to reduce your health care costs, absenteeism and lost productivity due to stress and injuries from domestic and sexual violence. You can also have a profound impact on the lives and well-being of your employees.  » more at WorkplacesRespond.org

 


 

Court Monitoring Makes a Difference

Every day trained WATCH volunteers observe court and report on what they see. WATCH follows up with court staff and committees to recommend improvements. Our experience shows that when the public is present in court, everyone does a better job.  » more at WATCH

 


 

Runaway & Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit

Runaway and homeless youth agencies and domestic and sexual violence service providers share a mutual goal: enhancing the safety and healing of young people in living situations and relationships marked by violence and abuse.  » more at National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

 


 

American Bar Association Publications on Domestic Violence

The American Bar Association Commission offers a variety of publications to assist attorneys in representing victims of domestic and sexual violence.  » more at American Bar Association

 


 

The Military’s Response to Domestic and Sexual Violence

The National Center's Executive Director, Debby Tucker, recently served as co-chair of the U.S. Department of Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence (DTFDV). The Task Force examined the responses to both offenders and victims, made recommendations for improvement of systems and collaboration with civilian groups, and reported annually to Congress.  » more at National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence

 


 

Battered Women Charged With Crimes

If, in the course of your work, you come in contact with a battered woman charged with a crime (who might be facing trial or considering a plea, going through a trial, waiting to be sentenced, or whose case is on appeal) or a battered woman who is in jail or prison, please contact the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women.  » more at NCDBW

 


 

THE HOTLINE: Deaf Services

The Hotline strives to educate the public about the need for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing abuse outreach programs. The safe and strictly confidential services that The Hotline offers to Deaf survivors can be life-saving.  » more at THE HOTLINE

 


 

Domestic Violence Courts

Specialized domestic violence courts are designed to improve victim safety and enhance defendant accountability. The Center for Court Innovation helps jurisdictions plan and operate domestic violence courts both in the United States and around the world.  » Center for Court Innovation

 


 

Resources by State

Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Alabama Domestic Violence Programs

Alabama Helpline:  1-800-650-6522

 

Alaska Network on Domestic and Sexual Violence

Alaska Domestic Violence Programs

 
Arizona Helpline:  1-800-782-6400
 
 
California Helpline:  1-800-524-4765
 
 
Connecticut Helpline:  1-888-774-2900
 
 
DC Helpline:  1-202-529-5991
 
Florida Helpline:  1-800-500-1119
 
Georgia Helpline:  1-800-33-HAVEN
 
 
Idaho Helpline:  1-800-699-3176
 
Illinois Helpline:  1-877-863-6338
 
Indiana Helpline:  1-800-332-7385
 
Iowa Helpline:  1-800-942-0333
 
Kansas Helpline:  1-888-END-ABUSE
 
 
Louisiana Helpline: 1-888-411-1333
 
Maine Helpine:  1-866-83-4HELP
 
Maryland Helpline:  1-800-MD-HELPS
 
Massachusetts Helpline:  1-877-785-2020
 
 
Minnesota Helpline: 1-866-223-1111
 
Mississippi Helpline:  1-800-799-7233
 
 
 
 
Nevada Helpline:  1-800-500-1556
 
New Hampshire Helpline:  1-866-644-3574
 
New Jersey Helpline:  1-800-572-7233
 
 
New York State Helpline:  1-800-942-6906
 
North Carolina Helpline:  1-888-232-9124
 
 
Ohio Helpline:  1-800-934-9840
 
Oklahoma Helpline:   1-800-522-7233
 
Oregon Helpline:  1-888-235-5333 
 
 
Rhode Island Helpline:  1-800-494-8100
  
 
 
Tennessee Helpline:  1-800-356-6767
 
 
 
Vermont Helpline:  1-800-228-7395
 
Virginia Helpline:  1-800-838-8238
 
Washington State Helpline:  1-800-562-6025