Each day, more than 600 families call the National Domestic Violence Hotline to escape from family violence. What will they do if the phone is not answered?
For 11 years, the Hotline has been a lifeline between families in crisis and safety, and this month, the 2 millionth call for help was answered by Hotline advocates.Now, more than ever, we need your help to continue our efforts on behalf of these women, children and men.
The current economic uncertainties facing our country, along with recent natural disasters, are putting a strain on American families. We know that when families are under duress, incidences of abuse increase and calls to the Hotline rise accordingly.
The same issues impacting families across the country have decreased the size of private gifts from corporations and foundations, forcing us to make budget cuts at precisely the time when our services are most desperately needed. Private funding provides approximately 35% of the Hotline budget.
Increased demand and decreased funding is not a good formula for families in need. Please make a donation today. Your gift could save a life.
Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services. If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.
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, call your local hotline, and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224
