The exhibition, from the National Library of Medicine, tells the story of nurses who changed the medical profession and dramatically improved services to victims of domestic violence in the late 20th century.
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Shelter, Counseling, Court Advocacy, Assault Response Team, Support Groups, Personal Protection Orders
24 Hour Crisis & Support: 248-334-1274
Toll Free Crisis Line: 877-922-1274
Critical services to the girls and young women we serve, including safe shelter, street outreach and educational support, vocational guidance, mentoring, prevention activities, and counseling.
Phone: (313) 361-4000 ext. 295
Crisis Line: 888-234-3919
National Link Coalition 856-627-5118 is a coalition of professionals who see animal abuse as "the tip of the iceberg" and often the first sign of other family and community violence. They call this interconnectedness of different forms of violence The Link.
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 and TTY 866-331-8453 - A 24-hour resource that uses telephone and web-based interactive technology to reach teens and young adults who experience dating abuse. The website also offers peer-to-peer online chat.
Break the Cycle Break the Cycle is a leading non-profit that works with youth, educators, service providers, and lawmakers to prevent and end dating violence. This national organization develops and operates programs designed to ensure that no young person is excluded from receiving the help, tools and information they need to live free from violence.
Elder Abuse
Administration on Aging This federal website provides an overview of a variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.
Eldercare Locator Nationwide service to assist in finding local services for seniors.
National Center on Elder Abuse The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) serves as a national resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment. The NCEA offers fact sheets, resource lists, and general education on abuse in later life.