About Us

WHO CREATED THE STOP DV IN DC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN?
The STOP DV IN DC website and public awareness campaign are part of a collaborative project led by the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, with seed funding from the District of Columbia Office of Victims Services (OVS) [Click here to learn more about OVS].

Partners that worked to develop and launch the STOP DV IN DC project are:
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Ayuda
Boat People SOS
Break the Cycle DC
Center for Child Protection and Family Support
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP)
House of Ruth
My Sister's Place
Ramona's Way
Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE)
Women of Freedom Foundation

The award-winning social marketing communications firm MEE Productions worked with the Coalition and our partner organizations to develop the public awareness campaign. MEE Productions developed the Metro bus ads, radio spots, newspaper ads and literature (brochures, help guides and the electronic resource guide) that are part of the STOP DV IN DC campaign.
[Click here to learn more about MEE Productions].

FIND SUPPORT FOR YOURSELF
There's help available if you experience domestic violence in DC. Find a local program. Learn about services. Create your own safety plan.
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HOW TO HELP SOMEONE ELSE
Offering support and never being judgmental is the best way you can help someone experiencing domestic abuse.
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READ SURVIVORS' STORIES
Read stories of survivors' struggles and successes overcoming domestic abuse. Survivors shared their stories with us to uplift others.
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Need more information?
Visit the RESOURCES page.

DON'T BE FOOLED BY WHAT YOU'VE HEARD
There is a lot of false information spread about domestic violence. Read about some of the most common myths—then get to know the facts! The more you know, the more you can help.

GET THE FACTS ABOUT DOMESTIC ABUSE
Did you know that all abuse is not physical? Do you know what effects abuse has over the long term? How it iimpacts children who are exposed to it in their homes? Get the facts about abuse.

This project was supported by a grant awarded by the District of Columbia Office of Victims Services. The opinions, findings and conclusions expressed
in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Government of the District of Columbia.

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