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Due to elevated fire danger, the City of Phoenix has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
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Domestic Violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior that is used by one family or household member to gain or maintain power and control over another. It may include physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, technological actions or threats, or coercive behavior.
It may be difficult to know where to find help if you or a loved one is experiencing a Domestic Violence situation. The City of Phoenix Family Advocacy Center has dedicated Victim Advocates ready to provide assistance and support. To learn more, visit Victim Services Division | City of Phoenix.
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Please visit the following webpage for additional Sexual Assault Victim Assistance.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
StrongHearts Native Helpline: (844) 762-8483 (7NATIVE) is a safe domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Anonymous and confidential.
City of Phoenix Family Advocacy Center: (602) 534-2120
Mobile Victim Advocates are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mobile Victim Advocate Maryvale: (602) 647-5411; Mobile Victim Advocate South Phoenix: (602) 647-2662
When home is unsafe …
Social Distancing practices are meant to help us stay safe during a health crisis. But for some, home can be an unsafe place. Distancing from friends or coworkers may mean there is no longer a person to talk to when experiencing sexual or domestic violence.
Children are home …
When children are home, they may witness or hear harmful events which can be confusing or frightening.
Facing economic changes …
Fears about loss of income may make survivors dependent on a person causing harm or hesitant to seek outside help for the unsafe situation.
But there is help …
Resources are available to assist with emotional support, safety planning, Orders of Protection, a safe place to go and many other services. You are not alone. In case of an Emergency, please call 9-1-1. You can also call hotlines at top of this page.
The City of Phoenix Family Advocacy Center Mobile Victim Advocate can respond on-scene at the request of Phoenix Police to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence and other violent crimes. Mobile Victim Advocates also take a leadership role in educating the community about the impact of violence at the request of community partners and community members.
Contact Maryvale: (602) 647- 5411 or South Phoenix: (602) 647-2662.
Advocates are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Who can meet with a Mobile Victim Advocate?
Help that can be provided:
Other Regional Advocacy Centers:
Don't be afraid to let them know you are concerned for their safety.
Tell them you see what is going on and you want to help. Help them recognize what is happening is not normal and they deserve a life free from violence.
Acknowledge they are in a very difficult and scary situation.
Let them know the abuse and/or assault is not their fault. Reassure them that they are not alone and there is help and support available.
Be supportive.
Listen to them. Remember it may be difficult for them to talk about the violence. Let them know you are available to help whenever they may need it. What they need most is someone who will believe and listen to them.
Be nonjudgmental.
Respect their decisions. Do not criticize their decisions or try to make them feel guilty. They will need your support even more during these times.
If they end the relationship, continue to be supportive of them.
Even though the relationship was abusive, they may still feel sad and lonely once it ends. They will need time to mourn the loss of the relationship and will especially need your support at that time.
Encourage them to talk to people who can provide help and guidance.
Find a local sexual assault or domestic violence program that they can connect with. If they have to go to the police, court, or a lawyer, offer to go with them for moral support.
Remember that you cannot "rescue" them.
Although it is difficult to see someone you care about get hurt, ultimately, they have to be the one to decide what they need to do and when.
Discuss safety concerns with them.
Remember that a survivor knows their situation best. It's important to talk with them about how to access resources for identifying safety plans. You may have ideas about what they should do but it's important that youallow them to make their own choices.
Information courtesy the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence
WomensLaw.org Email Hotline: If you have legal questions related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, this is a safe, anonymous service provide by National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)’s WomensLaw project in English or Spanish. A lawyer will respond to you within 1 to 5 business days with legal information, support, and referrals, as needed. Email may not be a safe form of communication if you believe that your computer or phone may be monitored by the abusive person. In that case, please call Get Help! Phone numbers below.
Tech Personal Safety: Stay safe online! Anyone with access to your accounts or devices with personal information can potentially access your phone, tablet, email, social media, and other accounts. To maintain your privacy, check your settings and change your passwords regularly. Learn more tips about digital privacy at this website by NYC Hope.
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