Domestic violence can affect anyone. Whether it be physical, mental, emotional or financial abuse, these acts of violence can cross generations and can have a lasting impact.
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which takes place in October, organizations such as Caring Unlimited hope to bring more attention to the issue and provide resources to those who may be seeking help.
The organization provides individualized services to those experiencing abuse by helping each person come up with a customized plan for moving forward and increasing their safety.
For those who would like to become more involved, Caring Unlimited provides various volunteer opportunities including helpline advocacy and event involvement. They also offer a series of free webinars each year that aim to increase understanding and highlight ways people can be of help.
Besides assisting those in need, Caring Unlimited hopes to shift the culture around domestic abuse and violence. Learning about persistent myths within our own communities, they believe, will help to break down those perspectives and foster a community of inclusivity and understanding.
Other Available Resources:
National Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org
National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
www.rainn.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
1-800-537-2238
www.nrcdv.org and www.vawnet.org
Futures Without Violence: The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
1-888-792-2873
www.futureswithoutviolence.org
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health
1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011
www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org
Love is respect
Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence
incite.natl@gmail.com
www.incite-national.org
