Domestic Violence
WHEE/WOC Forum: Domestic Abuse and COVID-19
Date: April 27, 2020 (12-1pm)
Link to slides: domestic_abuse_and_COVID-19.pdf
Date: April 27, 2020 (12-1pm)
Link to slides: domestic_abuse_and_COVID-19.pdf
Resources for Help
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233 // thehotline.org // Text LOVEIS to 22522
Safe Horizon: 800.621.HOPE // safehorizon.org (shelters and resources)
Domestic Shelters: domesticshelters.org (local shelters and resources)
Victim Resource Center: 855.4.VICTIM // victimconnect.org
RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network): 800.656.HOPE // rainn.org
St. John's Resources: Ms. LeGrange (alegrange@sjs.org) and Nurse Stark (tstark@sjs.org)
*Most in-person services have been temporarily closed due to COVID-19; however, programs are looking at how to utilize hotel or motel stays for survivors so that they have access to a safe shelter.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233 // thehotline.org // Text LOVEIS to 22522
Safe Horizon: 800.621.HOPE // safehorizon.org (shelters and resources)
Domestic Shelters: domesticshelters.org (local shelters and resources)
Victim Resource Center: 855.4.VICTIM // victimconnect.org
RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network): 800.656.HOPE // rainn.org
St. John's Resources: Ms. LeGrange (alegrange@sjs.org) and Nurse Stark (tstark@sjs.org)
*Most in-person services have been temporarily closed due to COVID-19; however, programs are looking at how to utilize hotel or motel stays for survivors so that they have access to a safe shelter.
How to Help
Spread information, continue to stay updated, and find new ways to help as the pandemic evolves.
Donate: https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/donate/
Call your Senator & Member of Congress in support of including more resources for survivors in the next stimulus bill: 202-224-3121
Reach out to local shelters or organizations.
Spread information, continue to stay updated, and find new ways to help as the pandemic evolves.
Donate: https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/donate/
- Vehicle donation
- Verizon Hopeline (send in no-longer-used wireless phones and accessories to turn them into lifelines for victims of abuse)
- Amazon Smile (Search AmazonSmile before shopping and Amazing will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Hotline)
Call your Senator & Member of Congress in support of including more resources for survivors in the next stimulus bill: 202-224-3121
Reach out to local shelters or organizations.
Learn more
"Why a Drop in Domestic Violence Reports Might Not Be a Good Sign": HERE
"In Locked Down India, Women Fight Coronavirus and Domestic Violence": HERE
"A New Covid-19 Crisis: Domestic Abuse Rises Worldwide": HERE
"He Forced Her to Wash Her Hands Over and Over Until They Were Raw and Bleeding": HERE
"Domestic Violence Is on the Rise With Coronavirus Lockdown. The Responses Are Missing the Point.": HERE
"Preparing For An Increase In Domestic Violence Due To COVID-19": HERE
"Domestic violence websites see a surge in number of visits": HERE
"Why a Drop in Domestic Violence Reports Might Not Be a Good Sign": HERE
"In Locked Down India, Women Fight Coronavirus and Domestic Violence": HERE
"A New Covid-19 Crisis: Domestic Abuse Rises Worldwide": HERE
"He Forced Her to Wash Her Hands Over and Over Until They Were Raw and Bleeding": HERE
"Domestic Violence Is on the Rise With Coronavirus Lockdown. The Responses Are Missing the Point.": HERE
"Preparing For An Increase In Domestic Violence Due To COVID-19": HERE
"Domestic violence websites see a surge in number of visits": HERE
