National Domestic Violence Hotline

Over the past five years, The Hotline has received 111 contacts who stated their partner poisoned them. But why would my partner poison me? Abusive partners poison their significant others as a way to gain or maintain power and control. Poisoning makes survivors physically ill or weak, which makes it easier for the abusive partner to control them. It is scary to realize that your partner is poisoning you. You may not know what to believe or how to get help. Our advocates are available 24/7 through call, chat, and text to talk about the situation. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3AK90Vv #DomesticViolence #EndDV #SupportingSurvivors

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Our advocates are here to listen without judgement and help you begin to address what’s going on in your relationship. Our services are always free and available 24/7. 📲 CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 💬 CHAT: www.thehotline.org/ ⌨️ TEXT: "START" to 88788 #DomesticViolenceHotline #SupportingSurvivors #CrisisSupport

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Holidays are often a time of joy and community, but for people with an abusive partner, the holidays (or even a long weekend) can be stressful and dangerous. What does your holiday self-care routine look like? Whether it’s taking a walk, reading a book, or simply resting, it’s important to prioritize your well-being, share with us your favorite ways to recharge. 📲 CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 💬 CHAT: www.thehotline.org/ ⌨️ TEXT: "START" to 88788 We’re here for you. Our services are always free and available 24/7.

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to recognize the impact YOU made possible. 💜 This year, because of your support, The Hotline: 📞 Answered more than 430,000 calls, chats, and texts. 👥 Connected with nearly 3 million teens and young adults through our love is respect program. 📚 Empowered 7.7 million people with critical education, tools, and resources. These aren't just numbers—they represent lives changed, futures reclaimed, and hope restored. Your generosity makes this life-saving work possible. Let’s continue building a world where all relationships are positive, healthy, and free from violence. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportingSurvivors

Abusive relationships are extremely complex situations and it takes a lot of courage to leave. Abuse is about power and control. When a survivor leaves their abusive relationship, they threaten the power and control their partner has established over the survivor. This often causes the partner to retaliate in harmful ways. As a result, leaving is often the most dangerous period of time for survivors of abuse.

Between March and April 2024, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline), in partnership with BWJP Battered Women's Justice Project, conducted a survey to learn about survivor experiences with firearm violence and abuse. We've created a social media toolkit designed to help you spread awareness on this important message. You can download the toolkit and find more information about the survey, detailed findings and statistics, available for download today! Full press release here: https://bit.ly/49DkHdA #EndFirearmViolence #DomesticViolence

Every survivor’s experience of the holidays will be different, and every survivor will want and need something different during this time. You deserve peace, love, and a holiday season that's meaningful on your terms, whatever way that looks like! #SupportingSurvivors #DomesticViolence #DVSurvivor

Domestic violence (also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), dating 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 doesn’t discriminate. People of any race, age, gender, sexuality, religion, education level, or economic status can be a victim — or perpetrator — of domestic violence. Our advocates are available 24/7 by phone and live chat to discuss your situation and help you determine if your relationship might be abusive. 📲 CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 💬 CHAT: www.thehotline.org/ ⌨️ TEXT: "START" to 88788 #DomesticViolence #EndDV #SupportingSurvivors