American Red Cross
The American Red Cross offers humanitarian care to the victims of war and natural disasters, with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.
Child Welfare League of America
The Child Welfare League of America is a coalition of hundreds of private and public agencies that since 1920 has worked to serve vulnerable children and families. Their expertise, leadership and innovation on policies, programs, and practices help improve the lives of millions of children across the country.
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, located in Madison, Wisc., offers a 24-hour crisis line, a safe house for women and their children, legal advocacy, support groups, information and referrals.
Homelessness Programs and Resources
Find resources on preventing and ending homelessness among people with mental and/or substance use disorders. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
LoveIsRespect
Loveisrespect’s purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. Highly-trained advocates offer support to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. They also provide support to concerned friends and family, teachers, counselors, service providers and law enforcement. Free and confidential phone, live chat and text support is available 24/7/365.
National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
NCPC is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to enable people to create safer and more caring communities by addressing the causes of crime and violence and reducing the opportunities for crime to occur. NCPC publishes books, program materials, posters, and reports on crime prevention and community-building.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Operating 24/7, free and confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. The hotline offers highly trained, experienced advocates, compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in more than 200 languages. The website has information about domestic violence, safety planning, local resources and ways to support the organization.
Casa de Esperanza
Casa de Esperanza is a leader in the domestic violence movement and a national resource center for organizations working with Latin@s in the United States. Casa de Esperanza’s mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence.
Relationships and Safety
At least one in four women in the United States experiences violence from an intimate partner. Intimate partner violence includes domestic abuse, sexual assault, verbal and emotional abuse, coercion, and stalking. If you’ve experienced violence or abuse, it is never your fault, and you can get help. From the Office on Women’s Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
National Parent Helpline
Being a parent is a critically important job, but it’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline to get emotional support from a trained advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.
Parents Anonymous
Parents Anonymous is the the nation’s oldest child abuse prevention organization, dedicated to strengthening families and building caring communities that support safe and nurturing homes for all children. Parents Anonymous leads an international network of accredited organizations and local affiliates that implement programs for adults and children.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. It operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. RAINN also offers programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
SAMSHA Resources on Underage Drinking
Find federal resources to help combat underage drinking.
Stomp Out Bullying
STOMP Out Bullying offers a free and confidential help chat for kids and teens. STOMP Out Bullying works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, and other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in schools, online and in communities across the country
StopBullying.gov
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. Parents and other adults can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ).
Youth Violence Prevention
Find Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resources to prevent violence committed by and against young people.
