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Domestic Violence

Ask for Help

Talk To Someone Who Cares

HOPE, Inc. 24 Hour Helpline:

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-304-367-1100

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-800-799-SAFE

[TTY: 1-800-787-3224]

There's No Excuse

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is the use of abusive or violent behavior by one individual in order to exert power and control over another. It most often occurs between partners in a marriage or any other intimate relationship but can also be between family members living within the same household.


Domestic Violence includes:

  • Emotional, physical, and psychological abuse
  • Child abuse, family violence, and elder abuse
  • Can happen to anyone regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, educational background, or marital status
  • Is against the law


If you are preparing to leave an abusive relationship, call the police or HOPE's helpline, 304-367-1100. If possible take clothing, important papers (social security cards, birth certificates, driver's license, car title), prescriptions, extra keys, bank books, and other valuables you may need.



The Facts

One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.


Boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults.


Every 7 minutes, a call is made to a domestic violence hotline in West Virginia.

More Information about Domestic Violence at WVCADV

Ask For Help

There is Help Available to You

If you are the victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking you may feel alone, afraid and confused.


There is help available to you.

  • Someone you can talk with
  • Someone who will listen
  • Someone who understands


Ask for help by calling:

  • HOPE, Inc. 24 Hour Helpline: 304-367-1100
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
  • [TTY: 1-800-787-3224]

Outreach Offices

We have outreach offices in the counties listed below.


Marion:

304-367-1100

Harrison:

304-624-9835

Lewis:

304-269-8233

Doddridge:

304-873-1416

Gilmer:

304-462-5354


Safety Planning

Safety during a Violent Incident

Safety during a Violent Incident

Safety during a Violent Incident

  • Practice how to get out of your home safely
  • Keep purse and car keys readily available
  • Teach children how to use the telephone to contact the police and fire department

Safety When Preparing to Leave

Safety during a Violent Incident

Safety during a Violent Incident

  • Open a savings account to increase independence
  • Rehearse an escape plan. Practice it with your children

Safety with an Order of Protection

Items to Consider Taking when Leaving

Items to Consider Taking when Leaving

  • Ask for help screening telephone calls at work Call police immediately if order is violated
  • Give your protection order to police departments in communities where you visit your families or friends
  • Inform your employer, spiritual leader, closest friend and relatives that you have protection order in effect. Show them pictures of the abuser
  • Ask for help screening telephone calls at work Call police immediately if order is violated

Items to Consider Taking when Leaving

Items to Consider Taking when Leaving

Items to Consider Taking when Leaving

  • Identification
  • Birth Certificates
  • Social Security Cards
  • School and vaccination records
  • Money, checkbook, ATM card, credit cards, bank books
  • House and car keys
  • Driver's license and registration
  • Medication
  • Welfare identification, work permits, green card, passport(s)
  • Divorce papers
  • Lease or rental agreements, house deed, mortgage payment book, and insurance papers

Call Us: 304-367-1100


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