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OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH...
What is the National Domestic Violence Hotline?
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH), established in 1996 as a component of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) passed by Congress, is a nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention, information and referral to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence; as well as the friends and family members who support them.
The Hotline serves as the only domestic violence hotline in the nation that directly connects callers to more than approximately 5,000 shelters and domestic violence programs across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Hotline answers a variety of calls and is a resource for domestic violence advocates, government officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public.
NDVH Advocates answer approximately 18,500 calls each month.
The Hotline is toll free, confidential and anonymous. NDVH operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 140 different languages through interpreter services, with a TTY line available for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing.
NDVH staff are also available to provide assistance and guidance in a variety of areas including media, public relations, fundraising, public policy, legal advocacy and public education and training.
P.O. Box 161810 / Austin, TX / 78716
Office: 512-794-1133 / 1-888-239-9035 (TTY)
Fax: 512-794-1199
www.ndvh.org/million
Why is Connie Elder involved? (Read Connie's Story of Domestic Violence)
Connie is driven to help others. Her work in the corporate arena did not afford her the opportunities to fulfill this desire. In establishing her own company, Connie has found a way to help others through her work and interact with women on a variety of levels. Two non-profit causes Connie donates proceeds from her company to support are Victims of Domestic Abuse (notably the National Domestic Violence Hotline) and Breast Cancer Research. Both of these causes are near and dear to her. Connie also serves on the Board of Directors for Soles4Souls.org, a non-profit organization helping people around the world with the gift of shoes.
For more information about the NDVH, please contact their hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or email Connie Elder at connie@connieelder.com.
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