Domestic Violence Services Program
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24 Hour Free Crisis Line
(309) 797-1777
(563) 326-9191
Family Resources has a safe place for you and your children...when you need us.
Domestic Violence is a pattern
of behavior that is used to gain power and control over one's intimate
partner, and it can occur in both dating and marital relationships. The
violence can be in the form of physical injury, but it may also be in
the form of threats, isolation, sexual assault, and emotional abuse.
All of our services are free and confidential.
Services available at the shelter...
- 24-hour Crisis Line
- 24-hour Emergency Response to Hospital/Police department for Victims
- Counseling
- Medical Advocacy
- Legal Advocacy
- Housing Referrals
- Children's Programming
- Group Counseling
- Homeless Outreach Services
- Transportation Assistance
- Food and Necessary Living Supplies
- Educational Programs
- Employment Assistance/Referrals
- Safety Planning
Services available at the Walk-in Office...
- Counseling
- Medical Advocacy
- Legal Advocacy
- Housing Referrals
- Children's Counseling and Programming
- Group Counseling
- Educational Programs
- Employment Assistance/Referrals
- Community Education/Trainings
- Safety Planning
Donations
Shelter Needs List
Recycle Your Cell Phones and Help Families at the Domestic Violence Shelter
Family Resources Domestic Violence Services Program has been collecting old cell phones and recycling them through the Cell Phone Recycling Program sponsored by the Shelter Alliance. Money raised is used for clients such as purchasing food, clothing and school supplies. It is also used to pay utilities and/or rent deposits.Donations can be dropped off between between the hours of 8:30 -5:00 Monday through Friday at our offices located at:
Victim Services Office, 2800 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52803
Moline Office, 1521 47th Avenue, Moline, IA 61265
Family Resources, Wittenmyer Campus - Administration Building, 2800 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA 52803
Personal Safety Tips
No one deserves to be abused. If things get out of hand, it's good to have a plan!
If you decide to leave your partner, plan for safety:
- Every situation is different. Contact us for information on how to plan for safety. Leaving may be risky for you and your children.
- Put some money away. Even if you only save a little bit every week, you need to have some money of your own.
- Make copies of keys and important papers and leave them with a friend, neighbor, or church.
- Some important items to have: birth certificates, legal papers, a little money.
Ways to stay safe on your own:
- Change the locks on your doors.
- Learn about your legal rights. If you have legal papers to protect you, keep them with you at all times.
- Tell neighbors, friends, landlords or coworkers that your partner no longer lives with you. Keep a safety plan for coming and going, and share it with people you trust. Teach your children about the safety plan.
- If your former partner is dangerous, find someone at work to tell. Show a picture, and ask them to call 911 if your former partner comes around.
- If you need other ideas or a local referral, call us.
When a fight breaks out:
- Move away from the kitchen, bathroom or any place where there are dangerous objects.
- Plan the easiest escape. Decide on a door or window to exit quickly and safely.
- Find a neighbor, friend or family member you can trust to help you and your children, or to call police.
