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If you are involved in a domestic violence relationship, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself.
- Create a safety plan.
- Call a hotline to speak to an experienced domestic violence advocate about what to do and where to go for further help.
- In DC, you can call:
- House of Ruth’s 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 202-347-2777
- My Sister’s Place’s 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 529-5991
- Outside of DC, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for information, support, and local resources.
- Visit the resources page of the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence for a list of places you can seek help.
