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2 WHAT IS LCADV? Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is the federally designated state-wide coalition of shelters, non-residential programs and individuals working to end domestic violence in Louisiana. We represent rural, urban and suburban areas. Our programs support people of all racial, social, ethnic, religious and economic groups. We oppose violence as a means of control over others and support equality in relationships. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LOUISIANA BY: ' Providing training and technical assistance to member domestic violence programs and allied professionals working with victims of domestic violence. ' Supporting and advocating on behalf of member domestic violence programs. ' Participating in state planning and resource allocation in partnership with state policy makers. ' Providing legislative advocacy on the state and national levels. ' Working to create social change and to improve systems responses. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS IN LOUISIANA OFFER 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE through hotlines, emergency transportation, emergency and extended stay shelter, counseling, advocacy, legal advocacy, referrals to other programs, financial assistance, child care, special programs for children and training for professionals in various fields who assist victims of domestic violence all in the interest of helping survivors establish independent, violence-free lives.

3 WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? 1 in 4 adult women will become a victim of domestic abuse in her lifetime. (CDC 2010) 15.5 million children are exposed to domestic violence every year. (McDonald, Jouriles, Ramisetty-Mikler, et al. 2006) The medical care, mental health services, and lost productivity cost of domestic violence is $8.3 billion a year. (CDC 2003) In a one-day study by the National Network to End Domestic Violence, 449 victims of abuse received shelter or transitional housing in Louisiana. (NNEDV 2015) In 2016, Louisiana ranked second in the nation for the rate of women murdered by men, with a female homicide rate of twice the national average. (Violence Policy Center 2016) LOUISIANA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE This project was supported by Subgrant Number 3237 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice, through the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/ program/ exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the state or the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime.

4 WHAT CAN YOU DO? SUPPORT THE FIGHT TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY BECOMING A MEMBER OF LCADV Individual Membership For $40 a year, receive a subscription to LCADV s electronic newsletter, as well as training and public policy action alerts. Supporting Non-profit Organization For $200 a year, receive acknowledgment of support in select LCADV publications and reduced fees for LCADV training events, on-site training, technical assistance, and LCADV publications. Supporting Corporation For $300 a year, receive the same benefits as Supporting Non-Profit Organization, plus receive notice of additional marketing and sponsorship opportunities. Survivor Membership Open to individuals who identify as formerly battered women. For $5 a year, receive the same benefits as our Supporting Individual Membership. TITLE FIRST LAST SUFFIX ORGANIZATION MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP is open only to domestic violence service providers who meet certain eligibility guidelines. For more information, or to request an application, please contact LCADV.

5 MEMBER PROGRAMS BEAUREGARD COMMUNITY CONCERNS JUNE N. JENKINS WOMEN S SHELTER Parishes Served: Beauregard, Vernon CRISIS LINE: CHEZ HOPE FAMILY VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER Parishes Served: Assumption, Iberia, St. Martin, St. Mary CRISIS LINE: DOMESTIC ABUSE RESISTANCE TEAM (DART) Parishes Served: Bienville, Claiborne, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln, Union, Winn CRISIS LINE: FAITH HOUSE Parishes Served: Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Landry, Vermillion CRISIS LINE: THE HAVEN, INC. Parish Served: Lafourche, Terrebonne CRISIS LINE: IRIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER Parishes Served: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana CRISIS LINE: JEFF DAVIS COMMUNITIES AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE (CADA) Parish Served: Jefferson Davis CRISIS LINE:

6 METRO CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY Parishes Served: Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John CRISIS LINE: NEW ORLEANS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER Parish Served: Orleans CRISIS LINE: OASIS: A SAFE HAVEN FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE Parishes Served: Allen, Calcasieu, Cameron CRISIS LINE: PROJECT CELEBRATION: TAYLOR HOUSE Parishes Served: Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster CRISIS LINE: SHREVEPORT AREA CRISIS LINE: SAFE HARBOR Parish Served: St. Tammany, Washington CRISIS LINE: ST. BERNARD BATTERED WOMEN S PROGRAM Parishes Served: Plaquemines, St. Bernard CRISIS LINE: SOUTHEAST ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY EMPOWERMENT (SAFE) Parishes Served: Livingston, St. Helena, Tangipahoa CRISIS LINE: THE WELLSPRING ALLIANCE FOR FAMILIES Parishes Served: Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, LaSalle, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, West Carroll CRISIS LINE: