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Resources
Other classes
| DC IMPACT |
| Classes for women, men, and teens. Realistic scenarios and an instructor in a padded suit so you can hit full-force. |
| www.dcimpact.org |
| 301-588-0217 |
| DC Self Defense Karate Association |
| Ongoing, traditional tae kwon do classes for everyone ages 4 and up. Fitness, discipline, personal development, and self-defense. |
| www.dcsdka.org |
| 301-589-1349 |
| GIRLSPEAK |
| A six-week program that helps girls ages 11 to 13 develop skills in assertiveness and self-defense, explore the effects of stereotypes, and learn to calm and focus their minds so they can navigate the teen years more successfully. |
| girlspeak |
| 301-608-3708 |
Hotlines
All of these hotlines are staffed 24-7 (unless noted). All can help you no matter what your concern is, whether it happened recently, a long time ago, or it is happening now. All can refer you to other resources if they don’t have what you need.
| My Sister’s Place |
| Shelter and other services for battered women and their children |
| www.mysistersplacedc.org |
| 202-529-5991 |
| WEAVE |
| Legal services, counseling, and more for women in abusive relationships |
| www.weaveincorp.org |
| 202-452-9550 |
| Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault |
| www.mcasa.org |
| 1-800-983-RAPE |
| Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence |
| www.mnadv.org |
| Legal services, counseling, shelter, and more for women in abusive relationships |
| 301-352-4574 |
| 1-800-MD-HELPS |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline |
| Can refer to local groups anywhere in the country. Services in English, Spanish, and many other languages |
| www.ndvh.org |
| 1-800-799-7233 |
| 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) |
| National Center for Victims of Crime |
| Can help with any situation; has a project specifically for people who are being stalked |
| www.ncvc.org |
| 1-800-FYI-CALL |
| 1-800-211-7996 (TTY) |
| Monday-Friday/8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST |
| gethelp@ncvc.org |
Other groups we love
| Men Can Stop Rape |
| A national organization based in D.C. A great way for men and boys to get involved in stopping violence against women. Also helps male survivors of sexual violence. |
| www.mencanstoprape.org |
| 202-265-6530 |
| Family Violence Prevention Fund |
| Lots of good resources, including information on how to help a friend in an abusive relationship. |
| www.endabuse.org |
| 415-252-8900 |
| National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs |
| A list of groups that help gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender victims of hate crimes and partner violence is at www.avp.org and click on “NCAVP.” |
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