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National Domestic Violence Hotline
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1-844-77-UJIMA
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Explore Resources for Survivors. Whether you’re seeking safety, healing, or guidance, these resources are here to help you take the next step toward reclaiming your life.
Youth Sex Trafficking
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial act” where the victim is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident under the age of 18.
Black Women and Sexual Assault
“Many cultural considerations can hinder healing for Black women survivors: the burdensome expectation of strong Black womanhood; the power of the Black church; the desire to shield Black men; and the lack of self-care examples are all real dynamics Black women survivors endure,” Jazelle Hunt, Field lessons from reporting on Black women survivors of sexual violence.
Domestic and Gun Violence
Black women comprise 14% of the US population and 31% of domestic violence fatalities and are statistically nearly 3x more likely to be killed by an intimate partner (Violence Policy Center, 2022)
Teen Dating Violence
TDV can include physical or sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression. Repeated texting to threaten, stalk someone and/or posting sexual pictures online without the consent of the partner are actions that also fall under the umbrella of teen dating violence (Breiding et al., 2015).
Intimate Partner Violence
“Nationally, about 9% of Black women were raped by an intimate partner during their lifetime. (Breeding, 2014)”
TA Approach
“Along with promoting culturally competent services through a holistic and survivor-centered lens, Ujima’s TA approach is also trauma-informed. Historical, societal, and personal trauma is inextricably linked with violence in the Black community.”
Local Resources
Connect with local support: If you’re a survivor seeking help, there are resources available in your community. Find organizations near you that are ready to offer assistance, guidance, and a safe space as you begin your journey toward healing and safety.
Technical Assistance
Ujima’s technical assistance (TA) is designed to provide resources, tools, and support to domestic violence coalitions and networks, domestic violence programs, local, state, and federal government agencies, community-based programs, practitioners, researchers; and policymakers regarding family, domestic, and dating violence in the Black community. Ujima’s TA approach is to provide in-depth program assistance and capacity building to improve the design and delivery of programs and services. Ujima offers ongoing technical assistance on-site and virtually via telephone and e-mail.
Educational Materials
Are You an Advocate Looking for Financial Resources to Support Your Organization?
If you’re a local advocate seeking financial resources to help fund your organization’s efforts, we’ve compiled key information to assist you. Building sustainable support is vital in the fight against violence, and securing financial backing is a crucial part of that journey. Explore the links below to learn more about available funding opportunities and resources to further empower your organization’s mission.
Grants.gov
OVW Resources for Applicants
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Compliance and Reporting
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