CCOSD

This email is being sent to introduce you to our National Domestic Violence Hotline number and services for Deaf callers. Please share it with your colleagues, friends, family and the members of your community.

Before reading this email, here are some questions to ask yourself:

1. What would you do if a Deaf client client/co-worker/community/friend/ or family member walked in asking you for resources about domestic violence.
2. Can you refer someone to the National Domestic Violence Hotline?
3. Did you know that there is a Transitional Housing Program in Seattle for victims of abuse and their children and it is the first in the nation that is fully accessible for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing victims? Go to www.adwas.org for more information on the Transitional Housing Program

Our Goal:

To spread awareness about our services and hotline contact information.

Who We Are:

Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services have partnered with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to provide accessible National Hotline services for Deaf victims, as well as technical assistance and outreach to Deaf and Hearing service providers, coalitions, and agencies throughout the nation to increase education and access for Deaf victims of abuse.

ADWAS has trained and experienced Deaf advocates available who understand the unique ways that Deaf victims experience abuse and who can communicate effectively to meet all communication needs.

What We Believe:

We believe that no caller should face communication barriers in reaching the Hotline. We believe every caller deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that every family deserves to live in a world free from violence. We believe that safe homes and safe families are the foundation of a safe society. Until the violence stops, the hotline will continue to answer…One Call at a Time.

How to Reach the Hotline:

Deaf advocates are on duty Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (PST) and can be reached in a variety of ways giving callers unique options that best fit their communication needs.

Videophone: 69.17.111.201

Instant Message: ADWASHotline

Email: ADWAS@ndvh.org

Who We Serve:

We serve all callers including Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf Blind and Hearing callers who are victims, friends and family, service providers, as well as the general public.

What We Do:

We are trained to handle crisis calls, requests for information and referral, DV education, and technical assistance for all callers.

How We Can Support You:

1. You can contact us with any questions you may have.

2, We are here to provide support, technical assistance, outreach and education for Deaf organizations, Deaf service providers, Deaf Domestic Violence programs.

3. Receive our E-newsletter!

4. Receive articles about domestic violence that you can re-publish for free in your agency’s/organization’s newsletter.

Thank you again.
Warmly,

Crystal Green, Hotline Coordinator

ADWAS/NDVH