Domestic Violence Awareness

“Finally, we emphasize that no person is expected to stay in an abusive marriage. “
USCCB’s 2002 “When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women

That’s the position of the Catholic Church and many people don’t know it.

National information

National domestic violence information

Hotline

1-800-799-7233
- The hotline is also a resource for agencies that can help provide plans for safety, shelter and counseling services.
For deaf or hard of hearing support, call 1-800-787-3224 (TTY 711).

Catholics for Family Peace

Catholics For Family Peace Education and Research Initiative

Catholics For Family Peace Education and Research on Domestic Violence
http://www.catholicsforfamilypeace.org/

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities Washington, DC

Information can be found on Catholic Charities’s website: https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/familypeace/
National domestic violence hotline number, 1-800-799-7233, is also a resource for agencies that can help provide plans for safety, shelter and counseling services. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).

Local Government Contacts for the DC Area

Maryland

Montgomery County

Montgomery County Family Justice Center (FJC) Phone: 240-773-0444, email: [email protected].
The Montgomery County Crisis Center is open 24/7 and can be reached at 240-777-4000.

Virginia

Arlington County

Doorways Program for Women and Families, https://www.doorwaysva.org
Arlington’s 24‑Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline (703) 237-0881

Washington, DC

DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV/Coalition), for immediate needs contact the DC Victim Hotline. To reach the hotline, dial or text 1-844-4HELPDC (1-844-443-5732)
or access the online chat at www.DCvictim.org/chat.
Crisis Services
If you have an immediate need please call the DC Victim Hotline at 1-844-4HELPDC, 911 or 311.