Domestic Violence Resources for Women

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, "about 95 percent of victims of domestic violence are women. Over 50 percent of all women will experience physical violence in an intimate relationship, and for 24-30 percent of those women, the battering will be regular and on-going. Every 15 seconds the crime of battering occurs."

If you are in an abusive relationship, there are many agencies and organizations that can help you stop the violence. Free legal services may be available and enable you to file for divorce, protect your children and start a new life. Here are a number of state and national organizations you may contact.

National Resources

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a national information and referral center for battered women and their children that helps provide crisis intervention, emotional support and legal guidance to those in need.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a project of the Texas Council on Family Violence which is, "one of the largest domestic violence coalitions in the nation" (24–hour hotline: 800–799–SAFE (7233) or 1–800–787–3224 (TTY)).

WomensLaw.org is an exemplary legal resource for women in violent relationships. It has state-specific information, including states’ domestic violence laws and downloadable legal forms.

State Resources

To find domestic violence resources in your area, select your state in the drop down menu below.

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The Modern Woman’s Divorce Guide has no relationship with the organizations; agencies or programs listed above and does not endorse their services. We provide these links for your information only.

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