Domestic Violence

National Information Centers

Additional information about Domestic violence is available from these sources.

NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

P.O. Box 34102, Washington, D.C. 20043-4103, (202) 638-6388

or 1202 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80214, (303) 839-1865 - http://www.ncadv.org/

FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION FUND

383 Rhode Island, San Francisco, CA 94103-5133, (415) 252-8900 - http://endabuse.org/

DULUTH DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION PROJECT http://www.duluth-model.org

206 West Fourth Street, Duluth, MN 55086, (218) 722-2781

NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR THE DEFENSE OF BATTERED WOMEN

125 S. 9 th Street, Suite 302, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 351-0010 – No Website

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

PO Box 161810, Austin, Texas 78716 (800) 799-7233 or (800) 787-3224 (TTY) - http://www.ndvh.org

WOMENS LAW

150 Court St., 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or (TTY) 1-800-787-3224
http://www.womenslaw.org


Information for this portion of our website has been provided by:

Los Angeles County Community and Senior Services

3171 W. 6 th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020

CSS provides a coordinated effort in the fight against domestic violence.

Its efforts include:

Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Unit

(213) 738-2615
This unit develops, implements and coordinates domestic violence projects and identifies funding for programs

Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council

(213) 738-3192
The Council develops public policy on domestic violence and provides training, education and networking opportunities.

Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office

This office prosecutes domestic violence cases and has established a Family Violence Division to specialize in these cases.

Los Angeles county Commission for Women

The commission represents the special interests and concerns of women of all races, ethnic and social backgrounds, religious convictions, sexual orientation and social circumstances.

Victory over Violence – Community Advisory
Board of the Los Angeles County Domestic
Violence Council

The Board is a coalition of representatives from the entertainment industry, business and government who have come together to enhance public awarenessof domestic violence and increase services and resources available to victims.


CONTENTS

  • Now is the Time!
  • Where to Turn
  • What is Domestic Violence?
  • Don’t Believe These Domestic Violence Myths
  • Who are the Abusers?
  • Who are the Victims?
  • Breaking the Cycle of Violence
  • How to Help a Friend Who is a Domestic Violence Victim
  • How to Let Your Friends Help You
  • Safety Measures While You’re in an Abusive Relationship
  • Safety After You Have Left the Relationship
  • Your Personal Safety Plan
  • Recommended for Further Reading
  • National Information Centers