Mission
Awareness–Services–Prevention
Domestic Violence Outreach
In an emergency, dial 911 or call the National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 800.799.7233 or 800.787.3224 TTY for counseling assistance. Visit www.ndvh.org for more information. In Illinois call 877.863.6338. Visit www.batteredwomensnetwork.org for more information.
New Items
Pre-Cana Domestic Violence Awareness Module for Marriage Preparation
Thank you for your ministry of preparing couples for marriage. To assist you, find a brief module to raise awareness of an often-unrecognized reality that domestic violence exists in Catholic marriages. Pre-Cana may be the last best chance to avoid the pain of domestic violence in marriage.
Module for Marriage Preparation (English | Spanish | French)
News
- “You Don’t Always Know the Good You Are Doing.” Fr. Chuck received this letter in June from a domestic violence victim. We are making a difference! (PDF)
Resource Manual
- Healthy Dating Relationships Seminar for Teens and Parents. This 75 minute seminar explores healthy and unhealthy teen dating relationships. (Video) Supplemental handout provided. (Handout)
News and Video Library
- News articles and videos are featured.
Archbishop Cupich
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