If you are a victim of domestic violence, there are many places that provide 24-hour assistance, including emergency shelters, legal aid and information as to the safest options for you and your children. For more information and assistance, call: National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (for the hearing impaired) or visit the Internet page www.ndvh.org.

Hotlines for child abuse

If you know child abuse is happening, call the hotline for child abuse. Your name will remain confidential and the incident will be investigated. Hotline for child-abuse: 1-800-252-5400

If you know a woman who is the victim of domestic violence, suggest that she call the domestic violence hotline. They will tell her how to get help.  Domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)