Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Resources for persons experiencing domestic violence:
- National VAWA Information
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (available 24/7 in more than 170 languages; all calls are toll-free and confidential)
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224
- Those who need help but are unable to speak safely can text LOVEIS to 22522 or chat online: https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-live-chat
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest Network (RAINN)
- 1-800-656-HOPE(4673); connect with a RAINN support specialist or a local center from RAINN’s network of more than 1,000 sexual assault service providers throughout the country
- Those in need may also chat one-on-one with at trained specialist anytime online: https://hotline.rainn.org/online
- Crime Victims Assistance Center, Inc.
- 24/7 Crisis Line: (607) 722-4256
- Text: (607) 725-8196
- Office: (607) 723-3200
- Fax: (607) 773-8370
- Rise-NY (dba S.O.S. Shelter, Inc.)
- Office: (607) 748-7453
- NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
- New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906
- English & Español/Multi-language Accessibility, Deaf or Hard of Hearing: 711