Mission
The Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach (ACDVO) mission is expressed in three words.
In an emergency, call 911.
New Items
- Catholic Charities – Teen Dating Violence and How to Help (PDF)
Awareness
Learn about the dynamics of intimate partner violence (IPV) from abuse survivors, abusers, and experts in the field. Hear from Fr. Chuck Dahm, O.P. and church leadership as they shine a light on IPV and explain how to develop a parish ministry focused on domestic violence.
Mr. Lundy Bancroft
Abusers, Victims and Children
Abusers, Victims and Children
Bishop Mark Brennan
Homily on Domestic Violence
Homily on Domestic Violence
Pope Francis
Speaks on Domestic Violence
Speaks on Domestic Violence
Bishop Michael Burbidge
Homily on Domestic Violence
Homily on Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence in
Faith Communities
Faith Communities
Catholic Bishops’ Position (Link)
Domestic Violence Traps
“I didn’t know it was abuse.” “I thought I could fix it.” “I didn’t tell anyone.”
Domestic Violence in the First Person
Leslie's Story
Why Domestic Violence
Victims Don't Leave
Why Domestic Violence
Victims Don't Leave
Felix’s Story
Child Witness of Abuse
Becomes an Abuser
Child Witness of Abuse
Becomes an Abuser
Maria's Story
Cuenta la vida de una mujer valiente
que nos inspira
Cuenta la vida de una mujer valiente
que nos inspira
Victims' Stories
Why We Stayed
Why We Stayed
Dina’s Analysis
Unmasking the Abuser
Unmasking the Abuser
Services
Where can you get help or learn more about IPV? Information on Hotlines, Service Agencies and other support Resources are provided in this section.
For help call the National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 800.799.7233 or 800.787.3224 TTY. Visit www.ndvh.org for more information. Please call if you are a victim, a relative, friend, parish staff or a domestic violence ministry member seeking information.
Hotlines
- National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) (Link)
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), 1.800.656.HOPE (4673) (Link)
- Love is Respect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1.866.331.9474, 1.866.331.8453 TTY You can also chat live online with a trained Peer Advocate from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CST) daily (Link)
- Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline, 1.877.863.6338 (Link)
Service Agencies
Chicago
- Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Services – Various Locations. Please call 1.312.655.7725
- The Network – Chicago: Downtown (Link)
- Connections for Abused Women and Their Children – Chicago (Link)
- Family Rescue – Chicago: Downtown & South Side (Link)
- Apna Ghar – Chicago: North Side (Link)
- Between Friends – Chicago: North Side (Link)
- House of the Good Shepherd – Chicago: North Side (Link)
- KAN-WIN – Chicago: North Side & NW Suburbs (Link)
- Hope Family Services – Chicago: Pilsen (Link)
- Mujeres Latinas en Accion – Chicago: Near South Side & Western Suburbs, (Link)
- A New Direction – Chicago: Beverly & Morgan Park (Link)
Suburbs
- WINGS – Suburbs & Chicago (Link)
- Sarah’s Inn – Oak Park (Link)
- Pillars – La Grange, Berwyn, Hickory Hills, Hodgkins, Summit, & Western Springs (Link)
- Life Span – Des Plaines (Link)
- Barrington Youth and Family Services – Barrington (Link)
- A Safe Place – Zion (Link)
- House of Peace – Waukegan (Link)
- Turning Point – Woodstock (Link)
- Crisis Center for South Suburbia – Tinley Park (Link)
- South Suburban Family Shelter – South Suburbs (Link)
Resources