Resources

There are a lot of resources out there, but sometimes they are just hard to find. So here are few:

• loveisrespect.org
       Call: 1.866.331.9474
       Text: “loveis” to 22522
• Crisis/ Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Child Abuse Hotline 1-855-552-KIDS (5437)
• Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men 1-877-643-1120
        Access code 0757
        help@noexcuse4abuse.org
• Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project 1-800-832-1901
• National Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
• Rape Abuse & Incest National Network 1-800-656-HOPE
• Counseling services are available through LDS Family Services. Go to http://www.providentliving.org/lds-family-services/find-an-office?lang=eng to find an office near you. Or call 1-800-453-3860 (2-1711)

Safety planning 

If you decide to stay with your partner it is important to always have a safety plan to keep you safe. loveisrespect.org has a great safety plan:

Use the pictures above, or visit them at http://www.loveisrespect.org/pdf/SafetyPlan_College_Students.pdf

Need strength and courage to do the right thing?  Listen to Rachel Platten - Fight Song.  

You've still got a lot of fight left in you...use it to get to a safe place.

Additional Resources and Opportunities for Victims of Domestic Violence

There are opportunities for women to submit their writings to an annual contest funded by lovewhatsreal.org, Center for Healthy Teen Relationships. This an exciting way for teens to get involved with support for healthy relationships…not to mention some easy money (first place, I believe is $250).


The Family crisis center can refer/sponsor clients to scholarship programs – two of which are:
    1. Workforce Investment Act scholarship (through the department of employment)
    2. Women’s Independent Scholarship program (WISP). A woman who meets the following requirements is eligible to apply:
         • Survived intimate partner abuse & has been separated from their abuser a minimum of one year, but not more than seven;
         • Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States;
         • Has applied to or is officially accepted into an accredited course of study at a United States institution;
         • Demonstrates a critical need for financial assistance;
         • Exhibits a strong desire and the ability to complete a training and/or academic program;
         • Has a definite plan to use the desired training to upgrade skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or reenter the job market;
         • Has sought services from a non-profit, domestic violence agency for a minimum of 6 consecutive months, and this agency is willing act as sponsor by mentoring and providing support to the student throughout her educational experience.