Where to Find Help
UPDATED September 24, 2008
Center for Women Veterans: Department of Veterans AffairsPhone: 202-273-6193
Web:
http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/Provides programs and services for women veterans
Department of Defense's Family Advocacy ProgramWeb:
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 HOMEFRONTWeb:
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/tf/domesticabuseThe 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 OneSourcePhone: (800)-342-9647
Web:
http://www.militaryonesource.com/Provides help finding a victim advocate in your area.
National Center on Domestic and Sexual ViolencePhone: (512) 407-9020
Web:
http://www.ncdsv.orgThe 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 Association2500 North Van Dorn St.. Suite 102
Alexandria VA, 22302-1601
Phone: (800) 260-0218
Web:
http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServerThe 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 ProgramPhone: (650) 493-5000
Web:
http://www.womenvetsptsd.va.gov/wtrp.aspTreatment 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 DefensePhone: (703) 696-9422
Phone: (800) 342-9647
Web:
http://www.sapr.mil/HomePage.aspx?Topic=HomeEmail:
SAPRO@wso.whs.mil
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