Crisis Hotlines & Shelters
domestic violence is defined by the US Department of Justice as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.
Emergency Police/Medical: 911
Crisis Hotlines and Shelters:
Hotlines:
- 24/7 Sexual Assault hotline: 800-656-HOPE 24/7
- National Domestic Violence hotline 800-799-SAFE
Shelters:
- My Sister’s House (Asian/Pan Pacific Services) 916-428-3271
- PEACE for Families (Roseville) 1 800-575-5352
- WEAVE 916-920-2952 – main crisis line
- St. John’s Program for Real Change 916-453-1482