Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, Administration for Children and Families, the Domestic Violence Resource Network strives to strengthen the existing support systems serving battered women, their children, and other victims of domestic violence. Each resource center partners with community-based domestic violence programs; state coalitions; local, state, and federal government agencies; Indian tribal organizations; policy makers; and others involved in assisting victims of domestic violence to identify and respond to emerging information and technical assistance gaps.

In addition to promoting research and providing leadership in the development of effective domestic violence public policy, the resource network provides: comprehensive fact sheets, specialized information packets and other publications addressing a range of domestic violence issues; materials and technical support around the development and replication of model programs, legislation, and exemplary practices; and technical assistance, training, and referrals to other organizations to assist advocates, programs, and communities to meet local needs.

Civil Justice Center
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
6400 Flank Drive, Suite 1300
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Tel (717) 671-4767, TTY (800) 553-2508, Fax (717) 671-5542
Addresses civil court access and legal representation issues of battered women.
National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women
125 South 9th Street, Suite 302
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel (215) 351-0010, Fax (215) 351-0779
Addresses issues raised when battered women are accused of committing crimes.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Post Office Box 161810
Austin, TX 78716
Hotline (800) 799-SAFE (7233), TTY (800) 787-3224
Administrative (512) 453-8117, Fax (512) 453-8541
Web http://www.ndvh.org
Provides 24-hour, toll-free crisis intervention line, referrals to domestic violence and other emergency shelters and programs, and information about assistance networks and other resources to learn more about domestic violence.

National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
383 Rhode Island Street, Suite 304
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
Tel (888) Rx-ABUSE (792-2873), Fax (415) 252-8991
Web http://www.endabuse.org/health
Provides resource and training materials, clinical tools, technical assistance, information and referrals, training and models for local, state, and national health policy-making for those interested in improving healthcare’s response to domestic violence.

Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody
P.O. Box 8970
Reno, NV 89507
Tel (800) 52-PEACE (527-3223), Fax (775) 784-6160
Web http://www.nationalcouncilfvd.org
Provides information, materials, consultation, and technical assistance related to child protection and custody within the context of domestic violence.

Sacred Circle, National Resource Center to End Violence Against Native Women
722 Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Tel (877) RED-ROAD (733-7623), Fax (605) 341-2472
Provides technical assistance, policy development, training institutes, and resource information regarding domestic violence and sexual assault to develop coordinated agency response in American Indian/Alaska Native tribal communities.

Please note: Each resource center operates a toll-free information line during standard business hours; however, none of these numbers are crisis or emergency hotlines. For those needing immediate assistance, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or TTY (800) 787-3224.