Perpetrators of domestic abuse can be men or women, gay or straight, spouses, partners, parents or adult children, old or young. Regardless, there is help for the victims. Domestic abuse can happen in any family. No one has the right to hurt you, it's not your fault. You are not alone.
Emotional Abusename-calling, mind games, threats, humiliation, intimidation |
Physical Abusehitting, kicking, choking, use of a weapon |
Sexual Abuseforced sex or unwanted sexual acts |
Economic Abuseprevention from working, control of money |
Where to get confidential help
Barbara Spierer
For Immigrant & Refugee women
Janice Beers
24 Hour Crisis Lines
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Additional Resources
Dane County Department of Human Services
| Elder Abuse & Neglect Helpline: | 608-261-9933 |
| Child Protective Services Helpline: | 608-261-5437 |
| After Hours Emergencies: | 608-255-6067 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison University Health Services
608-265-5600
www.uhs.wisc.edu
Sexual assault information, relationship violence, stalking information, safe nighttime services, on and off campus.
Dane County Rape Crisis Center
608-251-5126
www.danecountyrrc.org
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, Madison (DAIS)
608-251-4445
www.abuseintervention.org
Unidos
Linea Gratuita 1-800-510-9195
www.unidosagainstdv.org
Spanish language services in Dane County.
Family Service, Madison
608-252-1320
www.fsmad.org
Specialized domestic abuse counseling.
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
608-255-0539
www.wcadv.org
Wisconsin Coaltion Against Sexual Assault
608-257-1516
www.wcasa.org
Men Stopping Rape
Jewish Women International
1-800-343-2823
www.jwi.org
Resources, Training and Education.
