Domestic Violence Resources - Mercy
Mercy Neighborhood Ministry10/12/2020Domestic Violence Resources(Community resources for low income and uninsured)Contents: Shelters and Transitional Housing Sex Trafficking and Exploitation Individual/Group Support and OtherServices Batterer Intervention Programs Legal Assistance Order of Protection AssistanceCrisis Hotlines and Shelters/TransitionalHousingALIVE (Alternatives to Living in ViolentEnvironments) – St. Louis and Franklin County314-993-2777636-583-5700 St. Louis Crisis Line 24/7800-941-9144 Franklin County Crisis Line 24/7www.alivestl.orgServices: Motel placement, emergency transportation, courtadvocacy, professional therapy for women, children and menwho have been battered, structured program for children,support groups for women and men, French, Spanish,Portuguese and Dutch fluency, Safe at Home applicationassistance.AWARE – St. itors/awareServices: Advocacy, case management, court andhospital/medical based advocacy, crisis interventionBridgeway Behavioral Health877-946-6854 or 636-224-1800 St. Charles Co Hotline 24/7877-462-1758 or 636-224-1850 Lincoln Co Hotline 24/7www.bridgewaybh.comWomen's Center – St. Charles CountyThe Robertson Center – Lincoln County*addresses not disclosed for safety of residentsAccepts: Women and children (boys up to age 13 or 14) inneed of shelter who have experienced sexual assault and /orhave a history of childhood sexual abuseServices: Counseling, support groups for women and men,age 14 , structured program for children, legal advocacy, lifeskills training, Safe at Home application assistance andresources to connect women with outreach services.www.mercy.net/mnmLife Source Consultants – St. Louis314-524-0686 Hotline 24/7www.lifesourceconsultants.orgServices: Services for physically and emotionally scarredindividuals, regardless of age, ability, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, circumstance, or race including casemanagement, court advocacy, emergency transportation,professional therapy for women and children, support groupsfor women, teen and young adult violence preventionprogram, Safe at Home application assistance.Lydia’s House (Transitional Housing) –St. Louis314-771-4411www.lydiashouse.orgServices: Court advocacy, transitional housing, crisisintervention, support groups for women and children, casemanagement, structured program for children, Safe at Homeapplication assistance.Missouri Abused Deaf Victim AdvocacyService – Statewidetty/tdd 1-800-380-DEAF (3323)Services: Non-residential services for people who are deaf orhard of hearing, American Sign Language fluency, all phonelines TTY/voice accessible, court advocacy, hospitaladvocacy, professional therapy for women, children, andmen who have been battered, support groups for women andchildren, training in deaf culture and related issues.A Safe Place, COMTREA - Jefferson /communityservices/domestic-violenceAccepts: women age 18 and children (boys up to age 13)Maximum length of stay: client dependentServices: 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency and residentialshelter program, individual and group therapy, courtadvoacy, life skills training, support and therapy programsfor children.Page 1 of 5
Domestic Violence Resources5/22/2018St. Martha's Hall – St. LouisCrisis Aid International314-533-1313 Hotline 24/7saintmarthas.orgAccepts: women age 16 and childrenMaximum length of stay: 12 weeksServices: Court advocacy, professional therapy for womenand children, Safe at Home application assistance, supportgroups for women and children,and pet protection.314-487-1400Services: Residential facility with 22 beds forfemale victims of sex trafficking and/or exploitation.Onsite support services, clinical services and casemanagement for residents.Turning Point - Warren, Lincoln, Franklin,Montgomery and Gasconade Counties888-873-SAFE (7233)Accepts: women and childrenMaximum length of stay: 30 daysServices: Court advocacy, support groups, licensedcounseling, referrals to community resources.Kathy J. Weinman Center - St. Louis314-423-1117www.stlouisco.comAccepts: women age 18 , and children less than 17 years oldMaximum length of stay: 12 weeks.Services: Court advocacy, professional therapy for womenand children, structured program for children, support groupsfor women and children, case management, Safe at Homeapplication, follow up services.Women's Safe House – St. Louis314-772-4535 Hotline 24/7Accepts: women age 18 and children (accepts male childrenage 12-17)Maximum length of stay: client dependentServices: After-care program, court advocacy, housingadvocacy, living skills, financial literacy, on-site nurse,group and individual counseling, access to case management,job placement guidance, structured program for children,transportation, Safe at Home application assistance, Spanishfluency.Sex Trafficking and ExploitationThe Covering House314-865-1288www.thecoveringhouse.orgServices: Therapeutic safe home with eight beds for girls age13-17 who have been victims of sex trafficking orexploitation. Therapy and support services available for nonresidents; Supportive Adult program.www.mercy.net/mnmInternational Institute – St. Louis314-773-9090www.iistl.org/index.htmlServices: Variety of support services for immigrantsand refugees in the greater St. Louis area. OverseesCoalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation (CATE)efforts which combats sex trafficking and exploitation.Magdalene St. Louis314-339-5216www.magdalenestl.org/Services: Provides two years of housing in community withother residents, graduates, volunteers, and staff ; fosters selfunderstanding through personal and spiritual counseling; andlife-skill buildingIndividual/Group Supportand Other ServicesFamily Forward: Redevelopment Opportunitiesfor Women (ROW)1914 Olive St, Ste 200Saint Louis, MO e-help/redevelopmentopportunities-women/Services: Advocacy and financial literacy services, ROW’sEconomic Action Program (REAP), Multilingual AccessProgram (MAP), Family Strengths Program, Family LiteracyProgram, and Rebuilding Lives Program for women whohave been impacted by domestic violence, poverty/economichardship, and/or homelessness. Services are offered in St.Louis City and St. Louis, Jefferson, and St. Charles Counties.Safe at Homewww.sos.mo.gov/business/safeathome/Services: Mail forwarding service for individuals of domesticviolence, sexual assault, or stalking to have their address keptconfidential.Page 2 of 5
Domestic Violence Resources5/22/2018program for family and friends of victims of abuse, Safe atHome application assistance.Safe Connections2165 Hampton AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63139-2904314-531-2003 Hotline 24/7www.safeconnections.orgServices: Court and law enforcement advocacy, supportgroups and professional therapy for women, men and teen,services for deaf or hard of hearing individuals, teen violenceprevention program, Safe at Home application assistance,Farsi, French and Spanish fluency.Batterer Intervention ProgramsDeveloping Options to Violence (DOV)225 Meramec Ave., Suite 213Clayton, MO 63105314-623-5859Services: Batterer Intervention Program for men and womenwho are abusive and/or violentProvident, Inc.SAWERAA (South Asian Services)314-435-3922Services: Motel placement, court/legal advocacy, hospitaladvocacy, pro bono legal representation, support groups forwomen, South Asian Country languages fluency.VINELink(866) 566-8267TTY: (866) 847-1298www.vinelink.comServices: Updates regarding offenders status in the jail &prison system.Women of GraceOffice: 314-652-9196 Hotline: 314-652-2572Services: Professional therapy for women and children,support groups for women and children,violence preventionprogram, Safe at Home application assistance.Yalem Office2650 OliveSt. Louis, MO 63103314-371-6500North County Office409 FlorissantFerguson, MO 63135314-884-6099Creve Coeur Office12755 Olive Blvd, Ste. ECreve Coeur, MO 63141314-898-0100Wildwood Office2634 Hwy. 109,Wildwood, MO 63040314-802-2600Arnold Office3675 W. Outer Road, Ste. 203Arnold, MO 63010314-898-0102www.providentstl.orgServices: Men Ending Domestic Violence (MEDV) BattererIntervention Program for men who are abusive and/orviolent.RAVENYWCA Women's Resource CenterOffice: 314-726-6665 Hotline: 314 -531-7273www.ywcastlouis.orgServices: Support groups for women, professional therapyfor women and men, professional and prevention education,hospital and court advocacy.YWCA Woman's Placewww.ywcastlouis.org140 North BrentwoodClayton, MO 63105314-645-48484116 McClay RoadSt. Charles, MO 63304636-373-7911Services: Court advocacy, drop-in center, support groups andself-empowerment education workshops, referral services,www.mercy.net/mnm1914 Olive St.St. Louis, MO 63103314-289-8000www.ravenstl.orgServices: Batterer Intervention Program for men who areabusive and/or violent, Youth Violence Prevention Program(ages 12-17) on dating violence, healthy relationships andanger management, and Community Education throughworkshops and trainings, local one-time workshops are free.Strength Through Emotions Management(STEM)777 Craig Road, Suite 120Creve Coeur, MO 63141314-997-6463Services: Batterer Intervention group for men who areabusive and/or violent. Individual counseling for men andwomen.Page 3 of 5
Domestic Violence ResourcesLegal AssistanceCatholic Legal Assistance Ministry5/22/2018Community Victim Advocate with COMTREA at theJefferson County Sheriff’s Office: 636-797-5048 (Domesticviolence and sexual assault)100 North Tucker Blvd.St. Louis, MO314-977-3993Sfcs@ccstl.orgServices: Legal aid, Family law project, Immigration lawproject, Veterans advocacy projects, Equal housingassistance project.Victim Services – Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office:636-797-5045 (domestic violence) or 636-797-5046 (childabuse and sexual assault)Crime Victim Advocacy Center: LegalAdvocates for Abused WomenFranklin County Courts800-527-1460 Hotline314-664-6699www.supportvictims.orgJane Doe Advocacy Center314-329-5339www.janedoeadvocacy.comServices: Court and law enforcement advocacy, CrimeVictims’ Compensation assistance, Legal representation,Legal services for immigrant victimsOrder of Protection AssistanceCircuit Clerk Office: 636-583-7378Jefferson County CourtsCircuit Clerk Office: 636-797-5555 or 1-800-748-3456Court Advocate with COMTREA: 636-797-5437Lincoln County CourtsCircuit Clerk Office: 636-528-6300St. Charles County CourtsAdult Abuse Office: 636-949-7900, Ext. 7746Legal Services of Eastern MO: LastingSolutionsSt. Louis City Courts314-534-4200www.lsem.orgAdult Abuse Office: 314-622-3788COPA Office: 314-621-4102St. Charles County Victim of Crime AssistanceProgramSt. Louis County Courts636-949-7370prosecutingattorney.sccmo.orgSt. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s t. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’sVictim Services Division314-615-4872www.stlouiscopa.comAdult Abuse Office: 314-615-4725COPA Office: 314-615-3210Domestic Violence Court Office: 314-615-4642Warren County CourtsCircuit Clerk Office: /movans.aspServices: Register to be notified when restraining orders havebeen served, information on upcoming court hearings.1-866-566-8267Jefferson County Services:Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Victim ServicesCoordinator: 636-797-5017 (all victims of crime)www.mercy.net/mnmPage 4 of 5
Domestic Violence Resources5/22/2018The following police stations in St. Louis County have indicated that theywill make every effort to assist with petitions for Orders of Protection afternormal business hours when the Adult Abuse Office is closed.If you are outside of St. Louis County please contact your local police station for assistance.Bel-NorKirkwood8416 Natural Bridge RoadBel-Nor, MO 63121314-920-9513131 West Madison AvenueKirkwood, MO 63122314-822-5858Calverton ParkOverland52 Young DriveCalverton Park, MO 63135314-524-12122410 Goodale RoadOverland, MO 63114314-428-1212ChesterfieldSeventh Precinct690 Chesterfield Parkway WestChesterfield, MO 63017636-537-4000232 Vance RoadValley Park, MO 63088636-225-0425Creve CoeurShrewsbury300 North New Ballas RoadCreve Coeur, MO 63141314-737-46004400 Shrewsbury AvenueShrewsbury, MO 63119314-647-5656EllisvilleSt. John37 Weise AvenueEllisville, MO 63011636-227-77778944 Saint Charles Rock Road, #100St. John, MO 63114314-889-2341FrontenacSt. Louis County10555 Clayton RoadFrontenac, MO 63131314-994-93007900 Forsyth BoulevardClayton, MO 63105314-889-2341HazelwoodWoodson Terrace415 Elm Grove LaneHazelwood, MO 63042314-838-50004305 Woodson RoadWoodson Terrace, MO 63134314-427-5858United Way Information & Referral: Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211helps.org to quickly and easily find non-emergency services in yourarea, including basic needs, physical and mental health resources, job programs, support for seniors and more. Now accessible viaphone, online chat, self-service web directly, and mobile app.www.mercy.net/mnmPage 5 of 5
Jefferson County Courts Circuit Clerk Office: 636-797-5555 or 1-800-748-3456 Court Advocate with COMTREA: 636-797-5437 Lincoln County Courts Circuit Clerk Office: 636-528-6300 St. Charles County Courts Adult Abuse Office: 636-949-7900, Ext. 7746 St. Louis City Courts Adult Abuse Office
understanding of the broad impact of domestic violence on women's health can better address safety, awareness, and violence prevention. Statistics 42 percent of women who have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner have experienced injuries as a result.6 37 percent of women who disclose domestic violence talked to their
Continued airing of Domestic Violence Public Service Announcement in English . Domestic Violence, Interfaith Community Against Domestic Violence and the Child Assessment Center. Domestic Violence victims seeking services at the FJC can receive an array of services
THE ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036-6689 www.nycbar.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCES: TOP RESOURCES IN NEW YORK CITY HOTLINES FOR EMERGENCIES Call 911 SAFE HORIZON HOTLINES (800) 621-4673 – Domestic Violence Hotline TDD: (866) 604-5350 (212) 227-3000 – Rape, Incest, Sexual Assault Hotline
A. Ganley & S. Schechter, Domestic Violence: A National Curriculum for Family Preservation Practitioners (1995), Domestic Violence: A National Curriculum for Child Protective Services (1996) (San Francisco, CA: all published by Futures Without Violence). 3 See Washington Domestic Violence Laws, Chapter 3, for review of DV specific laws (1979 .
Violence Services Fund, "a domestic violence service provider shall adhere to statewide service standards for domestic violence programs that are approved by the department of economic Security in collaboration with a statewide coalition against domestic violence." these standards are to be used in developing best practices in the operation .
We empirically investigate the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns on domestic violence using incident-level data on both domestic-related calls for service and crime reports of domestic violence assaults from the 18 major US police departments for which both types of records are . domestic violence calls are for activities that constitute crimes .
4.1 Domestic Violence Policy Development in England 1990-2004 4.2 Recent Domestic Violence Policy Development in England 2005-11 4.3 Recent Policy relating to the impact of domestic abuse on children 2000-11 5 5 Relevant legislation 5.1 Civil Law 5.2 Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act (2004) 5.3 Criminal Law 7
The Affordable Care Act: an FAQ Guide for Domestic Violence Advocates and Survivors By making insurance affordable and easier to obtain, the Affordable Care Act can help survivors of domestic violence access services to treat chronic health conditions often associated with abuse, and referrals to resources, such as domestic violence advocates .
