Don't Lose Hope: Domestic Violence Resources
Don’t Lose Hope: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Magic 95.5 is dedicated to making sure you’re safe & informed.
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence is defined as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse.”
If you or a loved one needs access to resources, please review the organizations below. For immediate care, please call the National DV Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence: This organization offers a 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, counseling services, and community education. Their hotline can be reached at 614-224-4663, providing around-the-clock assistance for those in need.
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
The Center for Family Safety and Healing: Located in Columbus, this center provides comprehensive services for domestic violence survivors, including advocacy, counseling, and legal assistance. They focus on collaborative approaches to ensure survivors receive holistic support.
BRAVO (Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization): BRAVO serves the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on violence prevention and support services. They provide a hotline for crisis assistance at 614-294-7867, along with resources for survivors of domestic violence.
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN): ODVN is a statewide organization with resources for local shelters and support networks. They offer education, advocacy, and legal resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence in Columbus and throughout Ohio.
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
Break The Silence. Break The Cycle. Don’t Lose Hope.
Don’t Lose Hope: Domestic Violence Awareness Month was originally published on mycolumbusmagic.com
