To end October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Susan sits down with Natalie Tibbs, Executive Director of the Children & Family Advocacy Center in Northwest Arkansas.
Their goal is to equip you with the answer to the question, "If I see or am experiencing domestic violence..what do I do?"
If you or someone you know is needing help in a domestic violence situation, please use any of these resources below:
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
CALL: Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
TEXT: Text "START" to 88788
ONLINE CHAT Directly From their Website: The Hotline
National Child Abuse Hotline:
CALL or TEXT: 1-800-422-4453
ONLINE CHAT Directly From Their Website: Child Help Hotline
Other Resources:
For the kiddos:
Local help- Children and Family Advocacy Center of Benton County: cfacbentonco.com
- Supporting Children and Families who have/are experiencing abuse.
Local Help- Children’s Safety Center of Washington County: www.childrenssafetycenter.com
National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network: a wealth of information on all things child stress and trauma. Includes resourcing, help for difficult questions, etc. www.nctsn.org
Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-482-5964
National Child Abuse Hotline (includes counselors available 24/7): 1-800-422-4453
For the Adults:
Local help- Children and Family Advocacy Center of Benton County: cfacbentonco.com
- Supporting Children and Families who have/are experiencing abuse, including specific help for women in domestic violence situations
Local Help- peace at home family shelter: www.peaceathomeshelter.org
- Local resources for those experiencing domestic violence and needing immediate support
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or www.thehotline.org
- Includes information on identifying abuse and resources across the nation. Also has live chat options for those in need or to ask questions as well as support for survivors.