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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or (TTY) 1-800-787-3224

Where to Find Help

UPDATED September 24, 2008

Center for Women Veterans: Department of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 202-273-6193
Web: http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/
Provides programs and services for women veterans

Department of Defense's Family Advocacy Program
Web: http://www.defenselink.mil/fapmip/
Locations across the United States providing services to military families dealing with family violence. You can find a program near you on the FAP's website by selecting Family Advocacy Program.

Military HOMEFRONT
Web: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/tf/domesticabuse
The Department of Defense's webpage for victims of domestic violence who are serving or are in a relationship with someone serving in the military. The page provides basic information about the Family Advocacy Program, child abuse, domestic abuse, and resources for military families experiencing domestic abuse.

Military OneSource
Phone: (800)-342-9647
Web: http://www.militaryonesource.com/
Provides help finding a victim advocate in your area.

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
Phone: (512) 407-9020
Web: http://www.ncdsv.org
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence designs, provides, and customizes training and consultation; influences policy; promotes collaboration; and enhances diversity with the goal of ending domestic and sexual violence. This organization sponsors national and regional conferences and co-chairs the U.S. Department of Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence (DTFDV). Provides military specific information for victims of domestic violence.

National Military Family Association
2500 North Van Dorn St.. Suite 102
Alexandria VA, 22302-1601
Phone: (800) 260-0218
Web: http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer
The National Military Family Association (NMFA) was created by wives and widows of military personnel who were seeking financial security. NMFA programs educate military families, the public, and Congress on the rights and benefits of military families.

National Women's Trauma Recovery Program
Phone: (650) 493-5000
Web: http://www.womenvetsptsd.va.gov/wtrp.asp
Treatment program to assist veteran women suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and/or military sexual trauma.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office: The U.S. Department of Defense
Phone: (703) 696-9422
Phone: (800) 342-9647
Web: http://www.sapr.mil/HomePage.aspx?Topic=Home
Email: SAPRO@wso.whs.mil

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