Domestic Violence Resources
Since there's so much being written on domestic violence right now because of what happened between Rihanna and Chris Brown, we thought we'd give you a few phone numbers and websites to help if you're in a similar situation or know someone who is...
If you are being physically or emotionally abused and want help, call the National (U.S.) Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) (TTY 1-800-787-3224) or visit http://www.ndvh.org.
The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) operates a national toll-free hotline for victims of sexual assault 800-656-HOPE (4673). Visit them online at http://www.rainn.org.
If you need help with alcohol addictions, contact Alcoholics Anonymous online at http://www.alcoholics anonymous.org/. Yahoo.com allows you to search for AA groups anywhere in the United States from their “Yellow pages.”
Al-Anon and Alateen help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.
For information about drug addictions, go to Narcotics Anonymous, http://www.na.org
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Thank you for your comments. I am concerned that everyone in abusive relationships have an opportunity to get help. I am also interested in making sure people know that most marriages are not abusive. In fact, many scholars believe the abuse in marriage is quite low. In The Case for Marriage, Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher have pointed out that marriage is the safest place for women other than staying single and not dating or living in a nummery. Marriage is even a safer lifestyle for men. Usually in studies dating, cohabiting, and married couples are clumped together and referred to as husbands and wives. Thank you for your blog and by all means please continue encouraging anyone in an abusive relationship to get help and showing them how. Kelley brigman, PhD, author of Marriage:A Simple Guide to Success.
Posted by: Kelley Brigman | April 23, 2009 12:25 PM