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MedlinePlus®: Domestic Violence
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| | The latest news and information on prevention, treatment, advocacy, statistics, directories and law and policy from the National Library of Medicine. Also see the related pages listed in the left-hand column. |
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
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| | 1-800-799-SAFE(7233). This hotline answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services include: crisis intervention, safety planning, access to interpreters and referrals to local service providers. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. |
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Domestic Abuse Counseling Center
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| | The Domestic Abuse Counseling Center is a non-profit organization that is committed to safety and justice for victims, attitudinal and behavior change of abusers, and non-abusive values in the community.
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Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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| | This site has a directory of statewide community-based programs. Advocates for battered women. |
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Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
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| | Gives information on rape, crisis intervention, adult survivors, sexual harassment, sexual abuse of children, and more. 24-hour free hotline: 1-866-END-RAPE or (TTY) 412-431-2576. |
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Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
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| | The Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh provides a crisis hotline, emergency shelter, ongoing individual counseling and support groups, and advocacy and support services for women victims of domestic violence and their children. |
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Violence Against Women
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| | "Learn more about how to know the signs of violence and abuse. Learn how to stay safe." Helpful information from the National Women's Health Information Center. Get immediate help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. |
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