Joomla! site syndication http://townhall.wycc.org Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:02:16 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://townhall.wycc.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://townhall.wycc.org Joomla! site syndication http://townhall.wycc.org/content/view/19/ Domestic violence should not happen to anyone. But it does - and when it does, there is help. Maybe you have lived with abuse, maybe it happened just once; maybe you work or live next to someone who is being abused right now. Whoever you are, this site is provided as an online resource to show you how and where to get help.Remember, you may feel afraid and alone, but you're not alone. Here are some important numbers to call:Domestic Violence 24 hour Helpline: 877-863-6338, TDD 877-863-6339. Chicago area referral service for shelters, advocacy, and legal help. Toll Free; MultilingualChicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-293-2080. 24-hour, Toll FreeHorizons Community Center 24-hour Crisis Hotline: (773) 871-CARE (2273). Anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) hate crimes, Domestic violence, Sexual assault, Discrimination, Police Misconduct.Police Emergency: 911; Chicago non-emergency help line: 311 (content/view/31/28/) bull; DVD Available at our Lulu Store Articles - General Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:24:19 +0100 http://townhall.wycc.org/content/view/21/25/ There is no typical abuser. In public, they may appear to be caring to their partner and family and may be abusive only when others are not there to witness the abuse. Abusive behavior is a choice. Abuse is not an accident. FAQs - General Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:54:37 +0100 http://townhall.wycc.org/content/view/24/25/ In domestic violence situations, children often see abuse up close, and may even be subjected directly to it. FAQs - General Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:48:05 +0100 http://townhall.wycc.org/content/view/28/25/ First of all, don't look away thinking it's not your problem. Help them now. FAQs - General Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:30:51 +0100 http://townhall.wycc.org/content/view/30/25/ Dealing with cases of domestic abuse in your congregation FAQs - General Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:06:47 +0100