Violence & Abuse Prevention

Programs that help those who have to deal with violence and abuse in their lives.

Domestic Violence

• Domestic Violence Victim Services - provide safety assistance to victims of domestic violence.
• Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) - tries to stop abuse by helping the abusers change lifestyles and coping techniques.
• Adults with Disabilities Abuse Intervention Program - conducts investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults with disabilities.
• Domestic Violence Helpline Toll Free, Confidential, 24 Hour, Multilingual
  • 1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338) (Voice)
  • 1-877-863-6339 (TTY)

Persons in DHS Care

• Abuse/Neglect Investigations at DHS Facilities 
• Abuse/Neglect Investigations of MH or DD Services Licensed, Certified, or Funded by DHS

Sexual Abuse

• Sexual Assault Prevention Program - helps victims of Sexual Assault and does outreach to try and prevent sexual assaults of the future.

Child Abuse

• Report to the Department of Children and Family Services or
• Call the Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873) or (217) 785-4020