Domestic Violence Resources
In an effort to leverage the power of collective action, Vesta has compiled a resource document to provide better support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. This resource document provides national, state and local resources across the Vesta divorce professional Hub network.
Always remember in the event of an emergency, please call 911.
National Domestic violence programs
Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates a domestic violence 24/7 toll-free hotline that provides confidential and lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.
- Callers to the hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information, educational services, and referral services in more than 200 languages. Visitors to this site can find information about domestic violence, online instructional materials, safety planning, local resources and ways to support the organization. https://www.thehotline.org
- Live Chat option with The NDVH: https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-live-chat/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. https://www.rainn.org
- Live Chat option with RAINN: https://hotline.rainn.org/online?_ga=2.207269136.2007172334.1586451015-2093962959.1556372705
Futures Without Violence: The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
- The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence offers many helpful resources to individuals and organizations to prepare them to address and support victims of domestic and sexual violence. https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org or call 415-678-5500.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
- National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) provides a wide range of free, comprehensive, and individualized technical assistance, training, and specialized resource materials and key initiatives designed to enhance current domestic violence intervention and prevention strategies. For more information: https://www.nrcdv.org or call 1-800-537-2238
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc.
- The Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offers consultation and surgery, pro-bono, to eligible individuals who have received facial injuries through domestic violence. https://www.aafprs.org
Give Back a Smile
- The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program heals some of the most devastating effects of intimate partner violence, by restoring the smiles of adult women and men who have suffered damage to, or lost, their smiles at the hands of a former intimate partner or spouse. http://www.aacd.com/index.php?module=cms&page=1927
myPlan App
- myPlan is a tool to help you identify, navigate, and provides resources for a range of relationship abuse concerns if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing abuse in their intimate relationship. https://www.myplanapp.org/home
StrongHearts Native Helping 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- The story of the StrongHearts Native Helpline began in 2012 when the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) began discussing the need for a domestic violence hotline to support tribal communities across the United States. http://www.strongheartshelpline.org/about/ (1-844-762-8483)
Domestic Violence Advocacy Best Practices
- If you know that violence is actively occurring, call 9-1-1 immediately. The police are the most effective way to remove the immediate danger to a victim and their children.
- When bringing up the topic of domestic violence with a client, remember to be nonjudgmental. They may be embarrassed by the situation, and you might be the first person they are telling.
- If a client gives you permission, you might want to help them document the instances of domestic violence. Take pictures of injuries, write down exact transcripts of interactions and make notes on a calendar of the dates that things happen. Documenting the abuse might help the victim to obtain legal aid later on.
- If your client has been open with you about their situation, you can help them learn about their rights. Women’s Law is an excellent resource for information on domestic violence laws and procedures.
- You can also recommend they come up with a safety plan, they can call The Hotline for assistance. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Massachusetts Domestic violence Resources
Boston
Leominster
N. Attleboro/ Providence, RI
Northshore Danvers/Beverly
Hingham
Lexington
Newton
Westborough
Massachusetts Domestic Violence Programs for Survivors
- Here is a list of resources from around the Commonwealth to provide assistance to those with domestic violence issues. https://www.mass.gov/service-details/domestic-violence-programs-for-survivors
Massachusetts Law About Domestic Violence (209A)
- A compilation of laws, regulations, cases, and web sources on domestic violence law under Mass. General Laws c.209A. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-domestic-violence-209a
Safelink 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Safelink is Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline and a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. The SafeLink toll-free number is (877) 785-2020. If you are hearing-impaired, please call the SafeLink TTY number at (877) 521-2601. Advocates are bilingual in English and Spanish and have access to a service that can provide translation in more than 130 languages.
Jane Doe Inc., The MA Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (JDI)
- JDI advocates for responsive public policy promotes collaboration, raises public awareness, and supports our member organizations to provide comprehensive prevention and intervention services. Here are 3 ways to find a sexual assault or domestic violence program in Massachusetts: https://janedoe.org/find_help/ or call 617-248-0922.
Boston
The City Of Boston Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | |
Local Emergency Numbers | Boston Police Dept.: (617) 343-4200 Boston Fire Dept.: (617) 343-3550 |
Safelink Domestic Violence Hotline | Hotline Number: (877) 785-2020 |
Hingham
The City Of Hingham Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | http://www.thesswrc.org/violence.php |
| Local Emergency Numbers | Higham Police Dept.: (781) 749-1212 Hingham Fire Dept.: (781) 741-1480 |
| South Shore Women’s Resource Center | Agency Phone Number: (508) 746-4668 |
Leominster
The City Of Fitchburg Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources (In the absence of info from the Leominster municipality we have included helpful content from Fitchburg) | |
Local Emergency Numbers | Leominster Police: (978) 534-7560 Leominster Fire Dept.: (978) 534-7541 |
Battered Women’s Program Pathways for Change, Inc. Pathways for Change Hotline YWCA Central MA Hotline | Agency Phone Number: (978) 534-3145 Agency Phone Number: (508) 852-7600 Hotline Phone Number: (800) 870-5905 Hotline Phone Number: (508) 755-9030 |
Lexington
The City Of Lexington Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | https://www.lexingtonma.gov/human-services/resources/pages/domestic-violence-resources |
Local Emergency Numbers | Lexington Police Dept.: (781) 862-1212 Lexington Fire Dept.: (781) 698-4700 |
Hotline Number: (888) 399-6111 |
North Attleboro
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The City Of N. Attleboro Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources |
https://www.nattleboro.com/police/news/domestic-violence-assistance |
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Local Emergency Numbers |
N. Attleboro Police: (508) 695-1212 N. Attleboro Fire: (508) 699-0140 |
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New Hope (Domestic & sexual violence nonprofit) |
Hotline Number: (800) 323-4673 |
Providence, RI
The City Of Providence Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | http://www.providenceri.gov/city-donates-phones-victims-domestic-violence/ |
Local Emergency Numbers | Providence Police: (401) 272-3121 Providence Fire: (401) 243-6060 |
RICADV Hotline Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence Rhode Island Domestic Violence and Abuse Help Organizations | Hotline Number: (800) 494-8100 Agency Number: (401) 467-9940 |
Danvers
The Town Of Danvers Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | https://danverspolice.com/resources/domestic-violence-and-abuse-resources/ |
Local Emergency Numbers | Danvers Police Dept.: (978) 774-1213 Danvers Fire Dept.: (978) 774-2425 |
Healing Abuse Working for Change Hotline | Hotline Number: (800) 547-1649 |
Beverly
The City Of Beverly Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | http://www.beverlyma.gov/covid-19/resources-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault/ |
Local Emergency Numbers | Beverly Fire Dept.: (978) 922-2424 Beverly Police Dept.: (978) 922-1212 |
Healing Abuse Working for Change Hotline | Hotline Number: (800) 547-1649 |
Newton
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The City Of Newton Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources |
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Local Emergency Numbers |
Newton Police Dept.: (617) 796-2100 Newton Fire Dept.: (617) 796-2210 |
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Refuge, Education, Advocacy, Change (REACH) Hotline |
Hotline Number: (800) 899-4000 |
Westborough
The Town Of Westborough Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | |
Local Emergency Numbers | Westborough Police: (508) 366-3060 Westborough Fire: (508) 389-2300 |
Voices Against Violence | Agency Number: (508) 626-868 Online chat is also available at rc.chat/voices, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
California Domestic violence Resources
Beverly Hills
Irvine
Pasadena
Solana Beach
Carlsbad
La Jolla
San Diego
South Bay
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership)
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership), is California’s recognized domestic violence coalition, representing over 1,000 advocates, organizations and allied groups. Through public policy, communications and capacity-building efforts, they align prevention and intervention strategies to advance social change. https://www.cpedv.org or call 916-444-7163
They also have a helpful map for finding domestic violence organizations in your community. Listings contain hotline numbers and websites (where available). https://www.cpedv.org/domestic-violence-organizations-california
California Law About Domestic Violence
- Here is a list of resources from around the California Judicial Branch to provide assistance to those with domestic violence issues. https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-domesticviolence.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=en
List of Statewide Rape Crisis and Assault Intervention Services
- View the members of the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault. http://www.calcasa.org/members/
Beverly Hills
The City Of West Hollywood Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | https://www.weho.org/services/social-services/domestic-violence-and-partner-abuse-resources |
Local Emergency Numbers | W Hollywood Sheriff: (310) 855-8850 Beverly Hills Police Dept.: (310) 550-4951 Los Angeles Police Dept.: (213) 473-0277 or (800) ASK-LAPD Beverly Hills Fire Dept: (310) 281-2700 |
Peace Over Violence Hotline | Hotline Number: (310) 392-8381 |
Carlsbad
Because Carlsbad has very limited resources beyond the local police department for issues of domestic violence so we have provided helpful resources for the city of Oceanside, CA.
The City Of Oceanside Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/police/prevention/domestic.asp |
Local Emergency Numbers | Carlsbad Police Dept: (760) 931-2197 San Diego Sheriff Dept: (858) 974-2222 |
Women’s Resource Center | Agency Number: (760) 757-3500 https://www.wrcsd.org |
Irvine
The City Of Irvine Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | https://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-police-department/victim-services |
Local Emergency Numbers | Irvine Police Dept.: (949) 724-7000 Irvine Fire Dept.: (714) 573-6000 |
Human Options Hotline | Hotline Number: (877) 854-3594 |
La Jolla
The City Of La Jolla Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | https://www.sandiego.gov/cityattorney/divisions/criminal/domestic |
Local Emergency Numbers | La Jolla Police Dept.: (858) 552-1700 La Jolla Fire Dept.: (619) 533-4300 |
Pasadena
The City Of Pasadena Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-attorney/prosecution-division/#domestic-violence |
Local Emergency Numbers | Pasadena Police Dept.: (626) 774-4501 Pasadena Fire Dept.: (626) 744-4655 |
San Diego
The City Of San Diego Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | https://www.sdcda.org/helping/SD-Regional-DV-Resource-and-Informational-Guide.pdf |
Local Emergency Numbers | San Diego Police Dept.: (619) 531-2000 San Diego Fire Dept.: (619) 533-4300 |
San Diego County Domestic Violence Hotline | Hotline Number: (888) 385-4657 |
Solana Beach
The City Of Solana Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources Local Emergency Numbers | https://www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us/index.asp?SEC=7002CD7A-B435-4726-9E77-6FD6DBB15013&Type=B_BASIC Solana Police Dept.: (760) 966-3500 Solana Fire Dept.: (858) 720-2400 |
Center for Community Solutions Hotline | Hotline Number: (888) 385-4657 |
South Bay
The South Bay Area Domestic Violence And Partner Abuse Resources | |
Local Emergency Numbers | Redondo Beach Police: (310) 379-2477 Redondo Fire Dept: (310) 318-0663 |
Peace Over Violence Hotline | Hotline Number: (310) 392-8381 |
Domestic Violence: Emergency Referral Services and Hotlines | http://www.lapdonline.org/get_informed/content_basic_view/23671 |
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