WASHINGTON – For victims of domestic violence, there are a number of places that offer assistance.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1−800−799−7233 (SAFE)
• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence — Domestic violence safety tips
• Break the Cycle — Learn about dating violence

D.C.

• Domestic Violence Coordinator at Metropolitan Police Department — 202-727-7137
• Metropolitan Police Department — Locations of emergency shelters and a list of emergency financial resources in D.C.
• House of Ruth Domestic Violence Support Center — Free psychotherapy and case management services for victims
• My Sister’s Place – Confidential emergency shelter for battered women and other services
• D.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Tracks and analyzes legislative activity that impacts victims and survivors of domestic violence

MARYLAND

• Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence — A county-by-county look at resources to assist victims of domestic violence

VIRGINIA

• The Women’s Center – Phone numbers and resources for help in Northern Virginia
• Fairfax County Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) 24 hour hotline — 703-360- 7273

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