October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Outreach
THE PROBLEM
A Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing woman trying to leave an abusive relationship faces unique barriers.
Information travels quickly within a Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing community, compromising confidentiality and the victim’s safety.
Police and shelters are often not skilled at communicating with the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing and often don’t have interpreters.
THE SIZE OF THE PROBLEM
Four million women are physically abused each year by their partners.
* 500,000 are Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing.
* 31% of American women report being physically or sexually abused at some point in their lifetime.
* 6,000,000 are Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing.
Call the toll-free TTY number, 1-800-787-3224, to find programs and services prepared to help the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing.
ADWAS—Abused Deaf Women Advocacy Services -- 206.726.0093 - TTY Office -- 206.236.3134 - TTY Hotline
[Source: National Domestic Violence Hotline]
THE PROBLEM
A Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing woman trying to leave an abusive relationship faces unique barriers.
Information travels quickly within a Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing community, compromising confidentiality and the victim’s safety.
Police and shelters are often not skilled at communicating with the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing and often don’t have interpreters.
THE SIZE OF THE PROBLEM
Four million women are physically abused each year by their partners.
* 500,000 are Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing.
* 31% of American women report being physically or sexually abused at some point in their lifetime.
* 6,000,000 are Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing.
Call the toll-free TTY number, 1-800-787-3224, to find programs and services prepared to help the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing.
ADWAS—Abused Deaf Women Advocacy Services -- 206.726.0093 - TTY Office -- 206.236.3134 - TTY Hotline
[Source: National Domestic Violence Hotline]
| Call for help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-8453 TTY). |
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