Resources for Survivors + Advocates + Allies
*Amid COVID-19 advocates are tenaciously supporting victims/survivors of abuse*
National Domestic Violence Hotline - highly-trained advocates are available to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. Call 1-800-799-7233 1-800-787-3224 (TTY), chat online, or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474 for help. Read the Hotline’s blog post Staying Safe During COVID-19.
Sanctuary for Families - a New York City based leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Chat with a trusted and trauma-informed advocate online about safety planning, obtaining an order of protection, shelter, and counseling services for survivors and children.
DV LEAP - makes the law work for survivors of domestic violence by challenging unjust trial outcomes in family violence cases involving child custody and safety. If you are in need of a legal appeal, complete this online application.
STEPS to End Family Violence - Criminalized Survivors Program - organization in New York that provides direct support to survivors who have been arrested for their efforts to survive and/or resist their abusive partner’s behavior.
Barrier Free Living - a New York City based organization offering comprehensive support services for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities at its fully accessible domestic violence shelter, counseling program, and permanent homes with support services to survivors with disabilities and their families.
Womenslaw.org - offers state-specific basic legal information, referrals, and emotional support related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims/survivors. If you are wondering Am I Being Abused?, their website offers a Danger Assessment for you to identify red flags and safety plan.
Sakhi for South Asian Women - a community-based organization in New York City that offers South Asian survivors legal assistance in immigration-related matters, transitional housing, emergency financial support, court advocacy, translation assistance, access to medical care and food.
Strong Hearted Native Women - a California-based organization that offers shelter, crisis intervention, safety planning, and emergency food and clothing to Native American survivors impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Violence Intervention Program - a New York-based organization that offers a 24/7 bilingual helpline, housing, counseling, and to Latinx survivors of domestic violence.
Me Too - a movement and organization that works towards eradicating sexual violence by shifting culture, policies, and institutions and offers a Resource Library of organizations dedicated to helping survivors based on experience, need, and community.