National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-SAFE (7233)

Jane Doe, Inc.                                                                                         

Mass Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence                   

14 Beacon Street                                                                                

Boston, MA 02108

Warning: Dating Maybe Hazardous to Your Health, 1998, C. McShane

A book about the dangers of dating and risk factors for dating violence

Childhelp USA^®, National Hotline

800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

365 day a year hotline for child abuse and neglect

National Youth Crisis Line

800-448-4663

For kids from 12 to 18, manned by churches and volunteers

Boys Town Hotline

800-448-3000

Helps adolescents deal with any problems they might be experiencing

Covenant House "9 Line"

800-999-9999

Offers general help for teens; directs them to appropriate organizations or support groups

Dating Violence Hotline

800-621-HOPE (4673) (operated by RAINN)

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
635 B Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
800-656-HOPE (4673)

RAINN, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., operates America's only national hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline offers free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, nationwide. When a victim calls the 800 number, the call is connected instantaneously to the rape crisis center nearest the caller. The local center answers the call as if it had come in directly, providing counseling and support. Every call is completely confidential

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
PO Box 18749
Denver, CO 80218-0749
303-839-1853

NCADV is a grassroots, non-profit, membership organization that aims to end violence in the lives of women and children. They offer a national network for state coalitions and local programs serving battered women and their children, public policy at the national level, technical assistance, community awareness campaigns, general information and referrals, and publications on the issue of domestic violence.

Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office
Director Bonnie J. Campbell
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20531
202-616-8894

This organization works with victim advocates and law enforcement in developing grant programs that support a wide range of services for women, including: advocacy, emergency shelter, law enforcement protection, and legal aid.

Youth Crisis Hotline
800-442-HOPE (4673)

Provides service for children and youth who are abused, suicidal, chemically dependent, depressed over family or school problems, runaway or abandoned. Operates 24 hours.

Teen Line
206-722-4222 or
800-562-1240

This hotline offers peer Counseling for Young Adults Who Are Experiencing Personal Crisis In Their lives. 7 Days a week / 24 hours a day. Get the advice you need on abuse and dating violence.

Youth Advocates (legal help)
206-322-7838

Crisis Hotline
800-852-3388

This is a call center where advice and information is offered to those dealing with a crisis such as abuse.

In Love and Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships, 1998. Barrie Levy.  Helps teens identify abusive relationships and learn how to leave them. 

Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
PO Box 4762
Montgomery, AL 36101
800-650-6522

If you are a victim you can get help. The goal of this organization is to work towards a peaceful society where domestic violence and abuse is no longer an issue. Call the toll-free 24-hour crisis line for help