Resources for Victims, Survivors and Advocates
These valuable resources can be accessed here. Included are the following:
Signs of Being in an Abusive Relationship
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
The Cycle of Domestic Abuse
Demographics and Statistics of Domestic Violence
Creating a Safety Plan
How to Notice Someone is in Need of Help
How to Report Domestic Violence
Mental Health Resources For Students
Tips for Managing School Stress | JED (jedfoundation.org)
How to Reduce Stress by Prioritizing and Getting Organized| JED (jedfoundation.org)
5 Ways to Stay Calm When You’re Stressed About School | The Jed Foundation
National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline NAMI HelpLine | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Student's Guide to Managing Stress | BestColleges
Food Insecurity Resources
U.S. Hunger Relief Organization | Feeding America: Feeding America is a network of hundreds of food banks distributing meals across the country. Use the search tool to locate a food bank servicing in your community.
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America: Find local food banks by zip code or state.
Food Assistance Programs | Nutrition.gov: Get information on various food assistance programs with the help of the USDA’s extensive list.
WhyHunger: Locate community-based organizations and emergency food providers working to end food insecurity.
Housing Insecurity
How to Get Help If You Are Experiencing Homelessness - National Alliance to End Homelessness: Get tips on getting help in your community for housing, food and healthcare needs.
Shelter Listings, Homeless Shelters, Halfway Houses, Housing For Low Income: Find shelters and supportive housing with the help of this state-by-state list.
Understand the Link Between Domestic Violence & Addiction
Bicycle Health provides evidence of the link between domestic violence and addiction. “Intimate partner violence (IPV) and addiction are interrelated.Study after study has proven that substance misuse increases the chance of violence in the home. In one study, 92% of perpetrators used substances on the day of the assault. In another, the odds of an attack were 8 to 11 times higher on days the perpetrator used substances.” Read more here.
Common Questions from Victims
(Source: Florin | Roebig Trial Attorneys)