No one deserves to be beaten or hurt at home. The violence is not your fault. You did not make it happen. You are not alone. You have choices. There are people to help and support you. You have legal choices, too, because domestic violence is a crime. If you or your children are involved in a relationship in which you are being hurt and abused, review the safefty tips below and the places that you can call for help.

SAFETY TIPS: IF YOUR PARTNER IS VIOLENT

If planning to leave, choose the safest time to get away. Keep spare keys, a set of clothes, important papers, perscriptions and money in a safe place (or with someone you trust) in case you leave.

When being treated for injuries, ask medical personnel to document your visit. Keep any evidence of physical abuse (ripped clothing, photos of bruises and injuries, etc.)

Know where you can go fo help; tell someone what is happening to you. Have phone numbers of friends, relatives, and domestic violence programs with you.

Plan with your children and identify a safe place for them: a room with a lock or a neighbor's house where they can go for help. Reassure them their job is to stay safe, not to protect you.

Call the police (or arrange a signal with a neighbor to call the police) if you are in danger and need help.

Hotlines are always available to you during a crisis; however, it's helpful to try and contact a domestic violence hotline about laws, support groups, shelter, and other resources available to you before you have to use them.

PARTNER ABUSE				DOMESTIC VIOLENCE				TELEPHONE
Women Againts Abuse, 24 hr. hotline					215-386-7777
Women Againts Abuse, Legal Center					215-686-7082
Lutheran Settlement-Womens Program, 24 hr. hotline Espanol					215-235-9992
SEWAA (for women from Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India					215-627-3922
Korean Women's Support Committee					215-886-8725
National Domestic Violence Hotline					800-799-7233
CHILD ABUSE				CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE			INCEST
CHILDLINE				To report Child Abuse			800-932-0313
STOP IT NOW				(For offenders, family friends)			888-773-8368
SEXUAL ASSULT					RAPE
Women Againts Rape Hotline					215-985-3333
ADOLESCENT VIOLENCE
Youth Emergency Service, Hotline/Shelter					800-371-7233
FOR HELP TO STOP BEING VIOLENT
Menergy	(For men who are violent )		215-242-2235
Stop it Now	(for sexual abuse offenders	888-773-8368
Parents Anonymous Support					800-448-4906

If you or a family member is in need of help with drug abuse the local organizations listed below may be able to help.

ORGANIZATION	TELEPHONE
SEABROOK HOUSE	800-582-5968
KENNEDY BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES	800-528-3425
LIGHTHOUSE AT MAYS LANDING	800-852-8851
SODAT OF NEW JERSEY	609-265-7884
SIKORA CENTER, INC.	856-963-1312
SUBSTANCE ABUSE CENTER OF SOUTHERN JERSEY, INC.	856-757-9190
STARTING POINT, INC.	856-854-3155

Cherry Hill Council 6173 and the Knights of Columbus have not checked these organizations. The information is provided solely for the benefit of our members.