{"id":351811,"date":"2016-04-04T11:02:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/family\/domestic-violence\/domestic-violence-organizations.html"},"modified":"2024-03-29T08:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T13:43:00","slug":"domestic-violence-organizations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/domestic-violence\/domestic-violence-organizations.html","title":{"rendered":"Getting Help With Domestic Violence: Resources and Organizations Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Getting Help With Domestic Violence: Resources and Organizations Guide<\/h1>\n
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\n By John Mascolo, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Those experiencing domestic violence may need immediate legal help and social services. They may also need financial assistance, help with child custody matters, and other legal issues. Sexual assault and domestic violence organizations across the nation can help with advocacy and support.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Attention:<\/b> If you are in an abusive relationship or need immediate help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a> at 1-800-799-7233.<\/i><\/p>\r\n

This article provides information on various domestic violence resources. It contains links to government and nonprofit agencies, hotlines, and legal advocacy groups offering domestic abuse help. It also covers the first steps for a crisis, how to find information specific to your state, and getting help from an attorney.<\/p>\r\n

Domestic Violence: The Problem<\/h2>\r\n

Intimate partner abuse is more widespread than people realize. According to statistics assembled by the National Network to End Domestic Violence<\/a> and other advocacy groups:<\/p>\r\n