Carolyn, Daughter of Marie

Advocating Against Domestic Violence Through Poetry
Advocating Against Domestic Violence Through Poetry
Where to Get Help for Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you'd like to donate money or time to a group that assists victims—or if you need help yourself—here is a list of organizations doing good work.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233): Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, this line is a resource for safety information and can connect any caller with shelters and protection advocates in her area.
VINE (VineLink.com): Active in 47 states, VineLink.com allows women to search for an offender in custody by name or identification number, then register to be alerted if the offender has been released or transferred, or has escaped.
Women's Law (WomensLaw.org): This site has state-by-state legal information and resources for victims, as well as advice on how to leave an abusive situation, gather evidence of abuse, and prepare for court.
FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL RESOURCES
Education and Job Training Assistance Fund (nnedv.org/projects): Grants from the Allstate Foundation help domestic violence victims enter and stay in the workforce. The money (up to $1,000) can be used for classes, clothes, computers, and other resources.
Face to Face (800-842-4546): This program provides free plastic and reconstructive surgery to victims who've sustained injuries to the face, head, or neck.
Give Back a Smile (800-773-4227): Front teeth damaged by a violent partner or spouse are repaired pro bono.
From the October 2009 issue of O, The Oprah magazine.
From the October 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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- About Us
- READ THIS & SIGN GUESS BOOK
- YouTube
- Contact Us
- Guest Book
- SADV Event
- Carolyn, Daughter of Marie
- Marie's Little Girl
- If You Took Away My Smile
- Ellen
- Give Me My Flowers
- Through A Child's Eyes
- PublishAmerica (online orders)
- Poetry Readings via Videos
- Resource Links
- February 2012 Event
- Mary Estes-I Will Think of You
- She's a Woman
- Before Life Removed......
- OCTOBER-DV AWARENESS MONTH
- BLACK TIE BANQUET 11/16/13
- Estelle, Marie, Baby Joan- Pic
- Vivian(Pip) & Marie Picture
- Families Living Violence Free
- 2014 DOMESTIC ABUSE CALENDAR
- morningsiderecovery.com
- Through Their Eyes.. YouTube
- NCADV
- DV Organizations
- O Magazine Article
- DV Natl' Organizations
- US Dept of Labor DV Article
- DV In School/College Article
- 2015 CREATIVE WRITING STUDIO
- Java Dave's Cafe Event
- Got a Story to Share...
- DrugRehab.com
- National DV Hotline
- Emotional Abuse
- DV Amercan Epidemic Article
- VOICES UNITED 2016
- 50 Barriers to Leaving Abuse
- The Praying Woman
- Yvonne Olssen (Resource)
- wristband.com
- Yvonne Olsen Page 2
- Danny, The Addiction Ctr