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The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon
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Need help now? We're here for you.

A.I. Chat Bot

Our domestic violence informed compassionate A.I. chat, Ruth, can help when you're unable to reach a live advocate. To speak to a live person, call, chat, or text a live advocate.

Plan for Safety

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Local Providers
  • Shelters
  • Legal Help
  • Financial Aid
  • Counseling
  • State Coalitions
  • Low and No Cost Health Care
  • All Local Help

Learn About Abuse

The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon
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Learning about abuse is an important step.

Understanding Relationship Abuse
  • Warning Signs
  • Power and Control Wheel
  • Why People Abuse
Support Someone Else Experiencing Abuse
  • Start a Conversation
  • Ways to Support
Abuse in Underserved Populations
  • Deaf, DeafBlind, HoH
  • Abuse in Native Communities
For Those Causing Harm
  • Is Change Possible?
  • Help for Abusive Partners
More Info on Relationship Abuse
  • Domestic Violence Statistics
  • Take a Survey

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