DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATISTICS AND RESOURCES
SafeLink is Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline and a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. 877-785-2020
Emergency Hotline - 911
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers assistance and safety planning 24/7. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), TTY 1-800-787-3224. If you’re unable to speak safely, you can chat online at thehotline.org
If you, a family member, or a loved one has been the victim of a violent crime, you can fill out an application with the Victim Compensation and Assistance Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. They are able to provide financial assistance to eligible victims of violent crime. www.mass.gov/massachusetts-victims-of-violent-crime-compensation, 617-727-2200 x2160
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) provides services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing victims of crime. 617-740-1600, TTY 617-740-1700, VP 617-326-7546. Contact MCDHH online at mass.gov/mcdhh
The National Deaf Hotline has advocates available 24/7 for crisis intervention, education, and referrals for Deaf survivors. 855-812-1001, hotline@adwas.org. Chat online at thedeafhotline.org
Civil Legal Aid to Victims of Crime Initiative (CLAVC) at Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) - Offers free civil legal aid to crime victims throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. massclavc.org
Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/