Ayuda para Alguien que Conozco

Si usted conoce a alguien que tal vez esté en una relación abusiva, llame a la Línea de Atención Inmediata para Violencia Doméstica al 1-866-723-3014 para conversar sobre sus inquietudes.

Tenemos consejeras entendidas que pueden conversar con usted en cualquier momento, y todas las llamadas han de mantenerse en completa confidencialidad.

Unos Cuantos Consejos:

Recuerde que el alejarse de una situación abusiva puede causar temor y ser peligroso. No ejerza presión en tomar decisiones, y no haga preguntas que señalen culpabilidad como: “¿Por qué no rompes la relación con él o ella?

Tenga paciencia y ofrézcase siempre a ser una persona dispuesta a escuchar.

Aliéntelo(a)s a que llamen al 1-866-723-3014 para que reciba informacion sobre cómo planear para su seguridad, opciones de consejería, alberge de emergencia, y muchos otros servicios.

Pida tarjetas de la Línea de Atención Inmediata para Violencia Doméstica de Philadelphia. (enlace)

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William’s Story

William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.

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Sarah’s Story

Sarah joined Women Against Abuse in September 2010 through a partnership program with the German peace and volunteer organization ARSP.

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Doreen Davis’ Story

Doreen Davis is a longtime supporter of Women Against Abuse who has used her expertise in traditional labor law to assist WAA for over two decades.

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Historia de Shakeda Gaines

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Chanda's Story

Chanda is a survivor and advocate for Women Against Abuse. She first shared her story at the 2017 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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Catherine’s Story

When I first met my abuser, I was just 14 years old and he was 20. I thought I was in love, so I ignored the disapproval of my mom and sister.

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Sheila

Sheila’s Story

Sheila arrived at the Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter after waking up in a hospital emergency room.

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Natalie's New Beginning

Entering the Women Against Abuse safe haven – really leaving for good – was the culmination of 10 years of relationship abuse; more arguments, threats and sleepless nights than Natalie* could count. They had children together, shared a life together, depended on each other financially. It wasn’t easy to break things off.

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Mike

Mike's Story

Mike, a former police detective with the Philadelphia Police Department, has been working as the police liaison for Women Against Abuse, so that he can help survivors in ways he couldn’t as a detective.

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Beth Huffman's Story

When a survivor's child was in trouble, Beth Huffman helped organize a press conference to get the story out on behalf of Women Against Abuse's Legal Center.

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If you or someone you know needs help, call our toll-free 24-hour Hotline:

1.866.723.3014

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