Battered Persons/Victim/Adult Abuse

We all hope that we will never encounter a violent situation where we may need to find emergency help out of fear for our own lives. However, it is a comfort to know that there are many agencies operating solely to help these people. The Rainbow Resource Directory lists pertinent information that can be of assistance for victims of abuse, human trafficking, and run-away youth. Each listing contains contact information, a description of services offered by that particular agency, and admission requirements.

We offer listings such as:

• Emergency, transitional, and long-term shelters for single women and women with children who have been victims of domestic violence. These shelters also offer support services including emergency food, clothing, counseling, and support groups.

• Adult Protective Services (APS) and Child Protective Services (CPS) hotlines and offices for reporting abuse of any kind.

• World service offices and local inter-groups for support groups relating to victims of abuse such as Adults Molested as Children and Incest Survivors Anonymous.

• Programs specifically geared towards victims of human trafficking and child prostitution.

• Legal assistance including help filing a restraining order, court accompaniment, Victim-Witness restitution services, and other legal advice.

• 24-hour hotlines for victims of rape or sexual assault. Operators direct callers to the nearest shelter, agency, or emergency room.

Many services in this chapter are also culturally sensitive, faith-based, or offer services targeted towards a specific client population. Additionally, given the sensitive nature of these services, patient confidentiality is held with the utmost importance.

You can find our full collection of Battered Persons/Victim/Adult Abuse resources in our print directories.