STOP DV IN DC: Find support

WHERE CAN YOU GO IN DC TO GET HELP WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE AND PARTNER VIOLENCE? There are organizations that provide safe housing/shelter, counseling, support and family services to help you stay safe from domestic abuse. The DC Coalition local resources page lists programs that provide the most requested services to domestic violence survivors. Here is some of what you will find on the page: Where to go to file for a protection order Places that provide safe housing/shelter Where to get counseling Help for teen dating violence Services for children who are exposed to domestic violence Help with moving expenses, storage and rental assistance Support to deal with substance abuse	[CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESOURCE PAGE NOW] The Resource List will open in a new browser window/tab

GET THE UPDATED ELECTRONIC RESOURCE DIRECTORY Our updated DC Resource Directory is available on cd-rom or you can download a copy of the print edition. It lists over 40 pages of resources to help you find safe housing/shelter, counseling, legal assistance, family services, food, clothing and much more. To download a copy of FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader software, use the link on the left.	[CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCE GUIDE]-PDF The guide is a PDF document. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.

CREATE YOUR OWN SAFETY PLAN You must decide for yourself if you will tell others that you have been abused. Friends, family and co-workers can help protect you if they know what is happening, and what to do to help. No matter what you choose to tell other people, you have choices about how to respond to violence and abuse and how to get to safety. Use the safety plan to help increase your safety in an abusive situation. To download a copy of FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader software, use the link on the left.	[CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR SAFETY PLAN DOC]-PDF The Safety Plan is a PDF document. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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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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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