This
organization helps deaf woman who have been
abused or sexually assaulted. They help the
women make plans to stay in a safe place.
Then they help them if they need to contact
lawyers, hospitals, police, etc.
ADWAS is a
partner to a violence hotline that deaf
women can contact if they are having
trouble. The hotline is called the National
Domestic Violence Hotline. When a deaf woman
contacts the Hotline, the staff can help
them and give them advice.
ASWAS also
has a program named "Positive Deaf
Parenting". They teach deaf parents how to
discipline their children, how to interact
with their teenage children, and how to
teach their children about drug and alcohol
abuse.
ADWAS built a
new building that is a shelter for women who
are being abused. The building is located in
Seattle, Washington, USA.
ADWAS also
provides help to children whose lives are
affected by domestic violence or sexual
assault.. They also hold training sessions
and workshops to teacher children and adults
about domestic violence.
If you or
someone you know needs to contact the
Hotline, please call the videophone
206-787-3224 or send an email to:
ADWAS@ndvh.org
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