Washington, DC Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 1, 2019 3:26 am
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Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 18 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Washington, DC with 7 offering a hotline and 6 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 56 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Arlington, Brentwood, and Hyattsville.
Child and Adolescent Protection Center in Washington, DC
- Hotline-
- Toll Free-
- Business – 202-476-6718
- Languages Spoken – English
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 202-476-6997
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
About Child and Adolescent Protection Center
- Website – childrensnational.org
- Established –
- Beds – 0
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment & Appeals Project (DV LEAP) in Washington, DC
DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-994-8189
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 202-994-4693
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Nationwide
About Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment & Appeals Project (DV LEAP)
- Website – www.dvleap.org
- Established –
- Beds – 0
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment in Washington, DC
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-506-2901
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 202-879-1191
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
District-wide
About Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment
- Website – www.dcsafe.org
- Established –
- Beds – 21
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 20
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project in Washington, DC
DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 202-833-2233
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-833-2233
- Languages Spoken – Chinese, English, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi, Japanese, Urdu
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Washington, DC metropolitan area (including Maryland and Northern Virginia)
About Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
- Website – www.dvrp.org
- Established – 1995
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
DVRP’s mission is to address, prevent and end domestic violence and sexual assault in Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) communities, while empowering survivors to rebuild their lives after abuse. We provide direct services to survivors, raise awareness in the A/PI community, and train mainstream service providers on cultural humility and language access.
My Sister’s Place in Washington, DC
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 202-529-5991 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-529-5261
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 202-529-5984
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
District of Columbia
About My Sister’s Place
- Website – www.mysistersplacedc.org
- Established – 1979
- Beds – 45
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 90
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
MSP has been an innovator in changing lives by providing DC’s first hotline and first domestic violence shelter. Our experienced team of case managers and residential counselors provides clinical counseling, case management, and comprehensive services to empower survivors to recover and thrive.
House of Ruth in Washington, DC
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 202-667-7001 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-667-7001
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Washington, DC (all Wards)
About House of Ruth
- Website – www.houseofruth.org
- Established – 1976
- Beds – 234
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 0
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
House of Ruth helps women, children and families in greatest need and with very limited resources build safe, stable lives and achieve their highest potential. At House of Ruth, women, children and families heal from lifetimes of traumatic abuse.
Deaf Abused Women’s Network DAWN in Washington, DC
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-558-5366
- Languages Spoken – English, Sign language
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
About Deaf Abused Women’s Network DAWN
- Website – deafdawn.org
- Established – 2003
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
New Endeavors By Women in Washington, DC
- Hotline – 888-793-4357 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-535-7252
- Business – 202-682-5825
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About New Endeavors By Women
- Website – www.NEBW.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
District Alliance For Safe Housing DASH in Washington, DC
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-462-3274
- Languages Spoken – English
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Services
Populations Served
About District Alliance For Safe Housing DASH
- Website – dashdc.org
- Established – 2006
- Beds – 43
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 730
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Georgetown Ministry Center in Washington, DC
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-338-8301
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Georgetown Ministry Center
- Website – georgetownministrycenter.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Calvary Women’s Services in Washington, DC
- Hotline – 800-535-7252
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-678-2341
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 202-678-2879
About Calvary Women’s Services
- Website – www.CalvaryServices.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Ramona’s Way in Washington, DC
- Hotline – 202-257-6790 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-257-6790
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Ramona’s Way
- Website – ramonas-way.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Betty’s House in Washington, DC
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-332-1505
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 202-332-7747
About Betty’s House
- Website – www.nccf-cares.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Ayuda in Washington, DC
DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-387-4848
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Ayuda
- Website – ayuda.com
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Becky’s Fund in Washington, DC
DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 724-518-1169
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 202-730-1301
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
About Becky’s Fund
- Website – www.beckysfund.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Becky’s Fund is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Washington D.C. focused on domestic and dating violence awareness and education.
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project in Washington, DC
DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 202-425-7573
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-885-5542
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
About DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
- Website – www.dcvlp.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Friendship Place Welcome Center in Washington, DC
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 202-364-1419
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 202-364-8767
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
About Friendship Place Welcome Center
- Website – www.friendshipplace.org
- Established – 1991-01-01
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Drop-In Center services for individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. Housing Assessments, shelter referrals, supportive services, and referrals. Closed daily between 11:30am – 1pm.
Inner Voices, Inc. in Washington, DC
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 240-988-3548
- Languages Spoken – English
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
District of Columbia
About Inner Voices, Inc.
- Website – www.theinnervoices.org
- Established – 2010-01-01
- Beds – 25
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 30
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Inner Voices operates four safe houses throughout Washington, D.C. for victims of domestic violence under the Freddi House name. Visit www.theinnervoices.org.
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