Resources
Violence against women and children is a pervasive and devastating problem. In every culture. In every country. In every age group. And it may be happening to you or someone you care about. Fortunately, help is available.
If you are in immediate danger, dial 911.
Hotlines:
If you or someone you know is being abused, the following toll-free, 24-hour support lines are available in English, Spanish and many other languages:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3324 (TTY)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
National Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline
1-800-422-4453
Resources for Parents:
- For tips on how to talk to kids about healthy relationships, click here (PDF)
- If you suspect your child is in an abusive relationships, click here (PDF) to see a list of warning signs.
- For other ways to get involved and positive solutions, click here.
Resources for Workplace:
- For information on how to educate supervisors and managers on how to recognize signs of abuse and take the appropriate steps to move employees from harm to safety, download the BSC guidelines for supervisors (PDF).
- For information on how to educate employees on how to support co-workers who are suffering, download the BSC guidelines for coworkers (PDF).
To learn more about domestic and family violence, visit the Family Violence Prevention Fund at endabuse.org.
