Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.lcadv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.ndvh.org
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network
www.rainn.org
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault
www.lafasa.org
Two websites are available to those interested in information about state laws relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault.
www.lawhelp.org/LA
and
www.womenslaw.org
They provide information on temporary restraining orders, orders of protection, divorce, custody, and much more. The information is also available in Spanish.
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Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-888-411-1333
Services Available:
Shelter
24 hr crisis line
Legal advocacy
Parenting classes
Counseling
Group Sessions
Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-777-8868
Services Available:
Legal Advocacy
Medical Advocacy
Parenting Classes
Counseling
24 hr crisis line
Group sessions
Did You Know?! Power and Control
Legal Advocacy News Other Louisiana Shelters
Plan where to go before leaving your home.
Pack a suitcase for yourself and your children. Store it in a safe place in your home where it can be retrieved in a hurry or leave it with a trusted friend/family member.
Keep your keys in a safe, secure location so you and your children can leave quickly if need be.
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+ ID cards for yourself and children + Green Card
+ Children's birth certificates + Passports
+ Social Security Cards + Credit cards
+ School & vaccination records + Money
+ Checkbook/ATM card + Marriage license
+ Insurance information + Driver's license/car title
+ Keys (house/car/safety deposit box)
+ Lease/rental agreements/house deed/mortgage papers
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~ If you are worried that your activities are ~ It is impossible to erase all your activity from a ~ Sudden changes in internet and computer behavior
being monitored, please use a safer computer, such as
one in a public library or at a trusted friend's house.
computer's history, and if your abuser shares the
same computer it may be suspicious to start clearing
your browser history if this is not your normal
behavior. Some browsers may have an option
for "private browsing," but be aware that there can
be other ways to track internet and computer usage.
can raise suspicion. If you start to use a safe
computer, continue to use your usual computer for
neutral tasks, such as checking sports, local news or
the weather, so as to minimize suspicion.
Adapted from the National Network to End
Domestic Violence at www.nnedv.org
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1 out of every 6 American women have been the victims of an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.
While about 80% of all victims are white, minorities are somewhat more likely to be attacked.
1 in 33 American men have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.
15% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 12.
93% of juvenile sexual assault victims know their attacker.
10-15% of all married women have been raped by their husbands.
College age women are 4 times more likely to be sexually assaulted.
For more information on the research leading to the wheel method, or for additional wheels, visit TheDuluthModel.org
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http://www.cwshelter.org Intervention Center Inc.
www.stopdv.org
Chez Hope Crescent House/Project Save/SARA
www.chezhope.org Catholic Charities Archdiocese of N.O.
www.ccano.org
DART (Domestic Abuse Doves, Inc.
Team) www.dovesinc.org
(318) 251-2255
Faith House, Inc Jeff Davis Communities Against
www.faithhouseacadiana.com Domestic Abuse
(866) 883-2232
June N. Jenkins Women's Metropolitain Center for Women
Shelter/Beauregard Community and Children's
Concerns, Inc www.metrobatteredwomen.com
(337) 462-6504
New Start Center Safe Harbor, Inc.
hwww.newstartcenter.org (985) 781-4852
SNAP (Safety Net for Abused Southeast Spouse Abuse Program
Persons) southeastspouseabuseprogram.com
(337) 367-7627
St. Bernard Battered Women's Taylor House/Project
Program, Inc. Celebration
www.DeanoBWP.org (318) 256-3403
Turning Point Shelter Wellspring Alliance
hwww.fca4cenla.com/turningpoint.htm www.wellspringalliance.org
Providence House
www.theprovidencehouse.com
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