Resources for Victims and Families

National Resources

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE), www.ndvh.org
• National Dating Abuse Helpline, 1-866-331-9474, www.loveisrespect.org
• National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE), www.rainn.org
• National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health, 1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011, www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org
• INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence, incite.natl@gmail.com, www.incite-national.org
• National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, 855-649-7299, www.niwrc.org
• Men Stopping Violence, 1-866-717-9317, www.menstoppingviolence.org

Click here to create your safety plan. If you know someone in a DV relationship, encourage them to create one as well. This is an important tool to ensure your safety when you’re still in the relationship, and/or trying to escape. Having a plan could save your life!

Chemung County Resources

Catholic Charities Victim Services: 24hr hotline call/text 607-742-9629

• Advocacy & Court Accompaniment
• Community Education & Referrals
• Compensation Claims/Benefits (Office of Victim Services Claims)
• Domestic Violence Counseling & Education
• Home Visits
• Relocation Services
• Safety Planning
• Assistance with Orders of Protection
• Emergency and Financial Assistance
• Empowerment Groups
• Transportation
• 24/7 Support Hotline (dial 911 in an emergency)
• Community Awareness Events & Education

Education on Relevant Topics

Human trafficking /Sex trafficking, are widely connected to the trucking industry. Check out this resource to learn more about warning signs, how to report, and ways to stay safe! Trucking and Trafficking

Financial abuse is a form of abuse that few recognize, as it’s often not as blatant as other forms. Click here to learn more about what financial abuse consists of.

Boca Recovery Center utilizes Trauma Informed Therapy in their work with DV survivors. Click here to gather further understanding of these services. Their website has an extremely informative guide on both Domestic Violence and Addiction. Click here for viewing.

There is a connection between DV and addiction. Learn more about this topic by clicking the link below, provided by Bicycle Health Link Between DV and Addiction