State
Coalitions
The
800 numbers listed in this section are hotlines.
1. Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 4762
Montgomery, AL. 36101
(205) 832-4842
2. Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
130 Seward, Suite 501
Juneau, AK. 99801
(907) 586-3650
3. Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
100 W. Camelback Road, Suite 109
Phoenix, AZ. 85103
(602) 279-2900
(800) 782-6400 (crisis line)
4. Arkansas Coalition Against Violence to Women and Children
7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 213
Little Rock, AR. 72207
(501) 663-4668
(800) 332-4443 (hotline)
5. California Alliance Against Domestic Violence and Central California
Coalition Against Domestic Violence
619 13th Street, Suite 1
Modesto, CA. 95354
(415) 457-2464
(209) 524-1888
6. Northern California Coalition for Battered Women & Children
1717 5th Avenue
San Rafael, CA. 94901
(415) 457-2464
7. Southern California Coalition for Battered Women
P.O. Box 5036
Santa Monica, CA. 90409
(213) 665-6098
(213) 658-8717 (fax)
8. Colorado Domestic Violence Coalition
P.O. Box 18902
Denver, CO. 80218
(303) 573-9018
9. Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
135 Broad Street
Hartford, CT. 06105
(203) 524-5890
(800) 281-1481
10. Delaware Battered Women's Hotline
c/o Child, INC.
507 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE. 19809-2177
(302) 762-6110
11. D.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 76069
Washington, D.C. 20013
(202) 783-5332
12. Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1521 Killearn Center Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL. 32308
(904) 668-6862
(800) 500-1119 (hotline)
13. Georgia Advocates for Battered Women and Children
250 Georgia Avenue S, Suite 365
Atlanta, GA. 30312
(404) 524-3847
(800) 643-1212 (crisis line)
14. Hawaii State Committee on Family Violence
2500 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI. 96817
(808) 595-3900
15. Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
200 North Fourth Street, Suite 10
Boise, ID. 83702
(208) 384-0419
16. Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
937 South Fourth Street
Springfield, IL. 62703
(217) 789-2830
17. Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
2511 E. 46th Street, Suite N3
Indianapolis, IN. 46202
(317) 641-1912
(800) 332-7385 (crisis line)
18. Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Lucas Building, First Floor
Des Moines, IA. 50319
(515) 218-7284
(800) 942-0333 (crisis line)
19. Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
820 S.E. Quincy, Suite 416-B
Topeka, KS. 66612
(913) 232-9784
20. Kentucky Domestic Violence Association
P.O. Box 356
Frankfort, KY. 40602
(502) 875-4132
21. Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 3053
Hammond, LA. 70404-3053
(504) 542-4446
22. Maine Coalition for Family Crisis Services
359 Main Street
Bangor, ME. 04402
(207) 941-1194
23. Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
11501 Georgia Avenue, Suite 403
Silver Springs, MD. 20902-1955
(301) 942-0900
24. Massachusetts Coalition of Battered Women's Service Groups
210 Commercial Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA. 02109
(617) 248-0922
25. Michigan Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 16009
Lansing, MI. 48901
(517) 484-2924
26. Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 303
St. Paul, MN. 55104
(612) 646-6177
(612) 646-0994 (crisis line)
27. Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence
5455 Executive Place
Jackson, MS. 39206
(601) 981-9196
28. Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence
331 Madison Street
Jefferson City, MO. 65101
(314) 634-4161
29. Montana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1236 N. 28th Street, Suite 103
Billings, MT. 59101
(406) 245-7990
30. Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
315 South 9th, Suite 18
Lincoln, NE. 68508
(402) 476-6256
31. Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence
2100 Capurro Way, Suite E
Sparks, NV. 89431
(702) 358-1171
(800) 500-1556 (crisis line)
32. New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
P.O. Box 353
Concord, NH. 03302-0353
(603) 224-8893
(800) 852-3388 (multi-issue state hotline)
33. New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women
2620 Whitehouse/Hamilton Square Road
Trenton, NJ. 08690-2718
(609) 584-8107
(800) 527-7233 (state hotline)
(800) 224-0211 (battered lesbian hotline)
34. New Mexico State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 25363
Albuquerque, NM. 87125
(505) 246-9240
(800) 773-3645 (crisis line)
35. New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Women's Building, 79 Central Avenue
Albany, NY. 12206
(518) 432-4864
(800) 942-6906 (english hotline)
(800) 942-6908 (spanish hotline)
36. North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 27701
Durham, NC. 27717
(919) 956-9124
37. North Dakota Council on Abused Women's Services
418 E. Rosser Avenue, Suite 320
Bismarck, ND. 58501
(701) 255-6240
(800) 472-2911 (state hotline)
38. Ohio Domestic Violence Network
4041 North High Street, Suite 101
Columbus, OH. 43214
(614) 784-0023
(800) 934-9840
39. Oklahoma Coalition on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
2200 Classen Boulevard, Suite 610
Oklahoma City, OK. 73106
(405) 557-1210
(800) 522-9054 (state hotline)
40. Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
520 N.W. Davis Street, Suite 310
Portland, OR. 97209
(503) 239-4486
(800) 622-3782 (crisis line)
41. Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
6400 Flank Drive, Suite 1300
Harrisburg, PA. 17112
(717) 545-6400
(800) 932-4632 (state hotline)
42. Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
324 Broad Street
Central Falls, RI. 02863
(401) 723-3051
(800) 494-8100 (crisis line)
43. South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault
P.O. Box 7776
Columbia, SC. 29202-7776
(803) 254-3699
44. South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
3220 South Highway 281
Aberdeen, SD. 57401
(605) 255-5122
45. Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 120972
Nashville, TN. 37212-0972
(615) 386-9406
46. Texas Council on Family Violence
8701 North MoPac Expressway, Suite 450
Austin, TX. 78759
(512) 794-1133
(800) 252-5400 (hotline)
47. Utah Domestic Violence Advisory Council
120 N. 200 West
Salt Lake City, UT. 84103
(801) 538-4078
48. Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
P.O. Box 405
Montpelier, VT. 05601
(802) 223-1302
49. Virginians Against Domestic Violence
2850 Sandy Bay Road, Suite 101
Williamsburg, VA. 23185
(804) 221-0990
(800) 838-8238 (crisis line)
50. Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
200 W. Street SE, Suite B
Tumwater, WA. 98501
(206) 352-4029
(800) 562-6025 (state hotline)
51. West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 85
181 B Main Street
Sutton, WV. 26601-0085
(304) 765-2250
(800) 352-6513 (crisis line)
52. Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1400 E. Washington, Suite 103
Madison, WI. 53703
(608) 255-0539
53. Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
341 East E Street, Suite 135A
Casper, WY. 82601
(307) 266-4334
(800) 990-3877
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This section was taken from the book Domestic
Violence Source Book Written By: Dawn Bradley Berry (*all
her rights reserved)
National Resources
1. Nation Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NACDV)
National Office
P.O. Box 18749
Denver, Co. 80218-0749
(303) 839-1852
(303) 831-9251 (fax)
2. NCADV Membership/Public Policy
P.O. Box 34103
Washington, D.C. 20043-4103
(202) 638-6388
(202) 628-4899 (fax)
The NCADV serves as an information and referral center for victims
of abuse, shelters, service programs, and others assisting battered
women and their children. It helps other agencies develop programs;
publishes information packets, service directories, and a newsletter,
The Voice; helps acquire funds for shelters and other services; promotes
community awareness and education about domestic violence; sponsors
conferences and regional training seminars for advocates; and supports
task forces for subgroups within the battered women's movement. Those
interested in becoming members should contact the Washington, D.C.
office. Five categories of membership are available for individuals,
organizations, and youth.
3. Battered Women's Justice Project
206 W. Fourth Street
Duluth, MN. 55806
(800) 903-0111
This organization studies abused women in the criminal justice system,
and provides information to attorneys, and advocates for battered
women and others working with them.
4. Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)
204 West Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN. 55404
(612) 874-7063
DAP publishes treatment manuals, research reports, and other materials.
It also conducts tailored training sessions and workshops for professionals
involved in mental health, social services, and criminal justice,
as well as provides education for the general public, across the country.
DAP is especially active in working with children from violent homes,
and publishes reports and manuals on children's treatment.
5. The Family Violence Prevention Fund
383 Rhode Island Street, Suite 304
San Francisco, CA. 94103-5133
(415) 252-8900
This group runs public education programs, provides direct services
to victims, and develops public policy and training programs for policymakers
and health care providers. It also addresses the legal rights of battered
immigrant and refugee women.
6. National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
1155 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 429-6695
(800) 222-2000
Provides information and referrals on spouse, child, and elder abuse
through this toll-free Helpline operated 8:00A.M. to 5:00A.M. Monday
through Friday, Pacific Standard Time. Also gives assistance and information
for community-based programs, and publishes brochures, periodicals,
and a newsletter.
7. National Battered Women's Hotline
c/o Texas Council on Family Violence
8701 North MoPac Expressway, Suite 450
Austin, TX. 78759
(512) 794-1133
Currently working to set up a national, toll-free hotline. Those willing
to help are invited to contact Anna Belle Burleson.
8. National Victim Center
309 West 7th Street, Suite 705
Ft. Worth, TX. 76102
(800) FYI-CALL
The National Victims Center provides research, education, training,
advocacy, and resources for those working for the victims of all types
of crimes. Its INFOLINK line (above) provides information and referrals
to victims of crime and people who work with them. While INFOLINK
is not a crisis line and does not provide counseling, its volunteers
and staff give callers information and referrals to victims assistance
agencies in the callers' areas. Resource packages on domestic violence,
stalking, and other topics are available free of charge by calling
INFOLINK.
9. National Battered Women's Law Project at the
National Center on Women and Family Law
799 Broadway, Suite 402
New York, N.Y. 10003
(212) 674-8200
This project serves as a clearinghouse for information for attorneys,
advocates, and others. It publishes a wide range of information packets
for those offering legal assistance to battered women. The publications
address specific issues effecting domestic violence victims, such
as child custody, litigation strategies, case law, the special needs
of rural women, and many others. It also disseminate law, cases, model
briefs, statistics, protocol, and studies.
10. National Clearinghouse For The Defense of Battered Women
125 South 9th Street, Suite 302
Philadelphia, PA. 19107
(215) 351-0010
This organization provides information and resource materials to attorneys,
advocates, and expert witnesses who assist battered women charged
with crimes, as well as the women themselves, particularly those who
kill in self-defense. It publishes a newsletter, Double-Time, and
it coordinates a national network of people working with women in
prison.
11. National Institute of Justice (NCJRS)
Box 6000
Rockville, MD. 20850
(800) 851-3420
(301) 251-5500 In Maryland and Washington, D.C.
The National Institute of Justice is the principal criminal justice
research agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. It develops research
and collects information about crime, its causes, and its control;
trains practitioners; and distributes information. Its clearinghouse
is the largest network of criminal justice information in the world,
and maintains a document data base, electronic bulletin board, specialized
data bases, publications, and a reference and referral service. A
user's guide is available upon request.
12. Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
National Training Project
206 West Fourth Street
Duluth, MN. 55806
(218) 722-2781
(218) 722-1545 (fax)
This organization publishes and distributes a wide variety of training
materials including books, curricula, research reports, training manuals,
and videotapes. It also conducts training seminars for people involved
in social programs to assist victims of domestic violence and those
in the criminal justice system. It provides specialized training materials
for those working with Native American families. The project is especially
active in helping other communities establish or improve their own
programs. A free brochure describing these publications and services
is available by writing or calling.
13. National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
6400 Flank Drive, Suite 1300
Harrisburg, PA. 17112
(800) 537-2238
(717) 545-9456 (fax)
This center furnishes information and resources to advocates, policymakers,
and the media.
14. National Clearinghouse on Marital and Date Rape
2325 Oak Street
Berkeley, CA. 94708-1697
(510) 524-1582
This business provides rape prevention education through speakers,
publications, and consultation by telephone or in person. It provides
charts and packets that answer the most common questions and provides
information on marital and date rape.
15. Law Students for Pro Bono
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 424
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 462-0120
This group provides information on free services from law students,
and assists law students interested in starting pro bono programs
at their school.
16. ABA IOLTA Clearinghouse
541 N. Fairbanks Court
Chicago, IL. 60611-3314
(312) 988-5748
This office of the American Bar Association coordinates the programs
in most states which collect funds from Interest on Lawyers Trust
Account(IOLTA). The money from these programs is distributed to legal
service providers who provide free legal services to low-income persons.
17. Center for Women's Policy Studies
2000 P Street NW, Suite 508
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 872-1770
This organization focuses on combating gender-motivated hate crimes
and studies the efficacy of civil rights remedies. Its National Program
on Girls and Violence collects information from girls and teenagers
throughout America on the violence in their lives, and studies increasing
youth violence. A fact sheet on girls and violence is available now,
with more data to be published as studies continue.
18. National Coalition for Low-Income Housing
1012 14th Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 662-1530
19. Resource Center on Child Custody and Protection
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Family Violence Project
P.O. Box 8970
Reno, NV. 89507
(800) 527-3223
(702) 784-6012
The center, operated by The National Council of Juvenile and Family
Court Judges, provides general information, consultation, and training
related to child protection and custody issues in the domestic violence.
It can not provide legal assistance in individual cases. Call for
a publication list.
20. Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Family Violence Prevention Fund
383 Rhode Island Street, Suite 304
San Francisco, CA. 94103-5133
(800) 313-1310
This organization is dedicated to strengthening the health care response
to domestic violence. It provides information packets, publications,
and technical assistance for those wishing to set up programs and
protocols.
21. Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
1914 N. 34th Street, Suite 105
Seattle, WA. 98103
(206) 634-1903
(206) 634-0115 (fax)
This center provides educational materials for religious organizations
and institutions to use in preparing curricula for clergy and Sunday
school classes. It also trains clergy and lay leaders in issues of
child abuse, clergy sexual misconduct, and domestic violence. It is
not a direct service agency, but sometimes provides referrals.
22. National Organization for Women (NOW)
1000 16th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 328-5160
NOW maintains a task force on domestic violence and is active in a
broad range of issues important to women.
23. NOW Legal Defense and Educational Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY. 10013
(212) 925-6635
This sister organization to NOW focuses on litigation and education
in the areas of gender discrimination and related issues. It sponsors
a Family Law Project and publishes various materials, including a
state by state, guide to women's legal rights.
24. Domestic Violence Project of the American Academy of Facial Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
1110 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 220
Washington, D.C. 20005
(800) 842-4546
In 1994, the educational and research foundation for the AAFPRS, in
cooperation with the NCADV, embarked on a campaign to provide free
facial and reconstructive and plastic surgery to victims of domestic
violence. For information, call the toll-free number above or contact
Rita Smith at the NCADV, (202) 638-6388.
25. Domestic Abuse Awareness Project
P.O. Box 1155
Madison Square Station New York, NY. 10159-1155
(212) 353-1755
(212) 353-8645 (fax)
This clearing house for photography on domestic violence provides
visual proof of domestic violence through traveling photography exhibits
to raise money for shelters and increase public awareness about domestic
abuse. It was founded in 1991 by photojournalist Donna Ferrato.
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