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Thank you for your interest in Women Against Abuse and our mission to end domestic violence in our community.


Women Against Abuse is more than happy to provide domestic violence resources (e.g. handouts, hotline cards) and other organizational materials (e.g. brochures) for community events! Materials can be picked up at our administrative office (100 South Broad St, Suite 1341) anytime Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

If you would like a Women Against Abuse representative to attend your community event, please contact VP of Policy & Strategic Initiatives Maritza Padua at mpadua@womenagainstabuse.org.


Please note that due to limited staff capacity, we cannot guarantee that a representative will be available to attend community events. Please allow three weeks for a response to your request. We are unable to accommodate last minute requests.

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Doug Schoenberg’s Story

Doug Schoenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of SofterWare, Inc., recently provided a challenge match through the Schoenberg Family Charitable Fund as an incentive to help Women Against Abuse gain new monthly donors.

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Candace's Story

When people consider domestic violence (DV), they often think of the adult victim/survivor. But what about the children who have seen or experienced the abuse; the boys, girls and young adults who have been afraid in their own home? Candace, who worked as a therapist at Women Against Abuse, witnessed her mother being abused for many years, is choosing to share her story to shine a light on this little told aspect of DV. These are her words.

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Jamie's Story

Jamie shared her story at the 2019 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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Renee’s Story

Renee Norris Jones experienced 7 years of domestic violence at a time when few resources existed to help victims escape abuse.

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Janine's Story

I thought I had found THE ONE. I rekindled a friendship with someone who was God fearing, worked at the church and brought me closer to God. He would pray over me and for our relationship, and I thought he was my safe space. Until one day he wasn’t…

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Shakeda's Story

I was 5 years old when my mom got a new job as a manager at a local KFC. She met a gentleman there who was a suave, smooth kind of guy, rode a bike, didn’t care about authority, and was the opposite of my father. My mom fell hard for him.

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Sara’s Story

Meet Sara, a survivor of domestic violence, who overcame an abusive relationship and navigated a new country, all while parenting two children.

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Dana’s Story

Former emergency safe haven resident Dana*, exuded intelligence and bright-spirits, and had worked hard for her credentials.

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Allison’s Story

Allison* cringed at her reflection in the mirror as she gently dabbed concealer over the bruises circling her eye.

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LATICIA'S STORY

“We were just a couple trying to make a relationship work,” reflected Laticia.

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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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