If you are in a crisis and/or need counseling in your area, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 / TDD: 1.800.787.3224
For Rape Abuse and Incest, call RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) Hotline (800) 656-HOPE automatically transfers you to the rape crisis center nearest you.
If you are a man struggling with your own violent or abusive behaviors Call The Men’s Line (612-379-MENS) It is a 24-hour, free, confidential hotline staffed by trained counselors. (It is based in Minnesota so from most of the country it is a long distance call- this is the only cost.
If you are in danger call: 911
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If You are a Victim of Domestic Violence:
- Request an Emergency Protective Order (EPO). An EPO is a temporary order for protection issued by the police officer responding to your call for help. He or she can request an EPO from a judge any time of the day or night. An EPO is in effect for 5 business days or 7 calendar days. When you have an EPO, you will need to file for a temporary restraining order before the EPO expires.
- Find a safe place to stay or contact a domestic violence shelter for help. Safety Plan
- To obtain a temporary restraining order, call the Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) for a domestic violence service provider in your area. Or, you may call the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
- Do not have any in-person or telephone contact with your batterer.
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