USEFUL RESOURCES and LINKS
Domestic Violence Education
Victim Support
This compilation of domestic violence resources includes links on every aspect of domestic violence, including resources for specific groups such as immigrants, those identifying as LGBT, and others.
Lundy Bancroft is an author, workshop leader, and consultant on domestic abuse and child maltreatment. His work focuses on three areas: 1) Training professionals on best practices for intervening with male perpetrators of violence against women, toward the goal of promoting accountability and requiring change, 2) Training professionals on the dynamics of emotional injury and recovery in children who are exposed to a man who abuses their mother, to prepare participants to offer the most effective and safe assistance possible to children and their mothers, and 3) Supporting healing and empowerment for abused women, with an emphasis on advocating for the human rights of mothers and their children.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or find a local program that offers support using our statewide Get Help map.
Parents For Megan's Law, Inc. (PFML) is a community and victims' rights organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse through the provision of education, advocacy, counseling, victim services, policy and legislative support services. PFML has recently expanded its mission to include the new Crime Victims Center, a program designed to link all victims of violent crime with crime victim compensation and multi-agency referrals for support and assistance.
This resource is designed to help family members cope with the complexities following the lost of a loved one due to domestic. It is designed to help you navigate the overwhelming decisions you will have to make in the days, weeks, and months to come.
This webpage answers common questions victims have when navigating the legal system.
Moving into a new home is a big change that can come with a lot of mixed emotions. This article provides tips on managing those emotions and feeling safe in your new home.
The Childhood Domestic Violence Association works to help those who grow up living with domestic violence reach their full potential.
Teen Resources
Love is Respect describes the basics of dating abuse, has relationship quizzes, gives tips on what to do if you are getting harassing texts, and much more.
Related Organizations
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin is the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It is a private, nonprofit organization composed of domestic violence programs, survivors and individuals who share a common vision of eliminating violence against women, oppression, and the circumstances that contribute to any person across the lifespan living in fear within their families, intimate relationships, or in caregiving relationships.
NCADV is a grassroots nonprofit membership organization working to end violence in the lives of women and children. NCADV's work includes coalition building at the local, state, regional, and national levels; support for safe home and shelter programs; public education and technical assistance; policy development and innovative legislation; and efforts to eradicate social conditions contributing to violence against women and children.
Other Area Shelters and Resources
Serves victims of domestic abuse in the Fox Cities area of Wisconsin.
Serves victims of domestic abuse in Winnebago and Green Lake counties.
Serves victims of domestic abuse in the Shawano area.
Serves victims of domestic abuse in Marinette and Oconto counties.
Other shelters and services in Wisconsin