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Information is POWER
Educate
yourself on the issues
To make a difference and create
social change, you must first educate yourself on the
issues women and people of color have faced in the past,
as well as those issues that are affecting them in the
early part of this century. Knowing how to
identify social injustices is the first step toward
eliminating them.
Whether it's workplace bias,
domestic violence, sexual assault, or hate crimes,
you'll find information in this section that can help
you do your part in eliminating racism and empowering
women.
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How will you make a difference?
The more you know, the more you can stop history's
mistakes from repeating.
Educate yourself.
Empowering Women 10
simple ideas to empower women
Useful Links on Women's Issues Links
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Help
Dealing With Violence
Battered Women Support Group
(Newport) ..............................................846-5263
Women's Resource Center of Newport County, 114 Touro St., Newport.
Meets Mondays from 6-7:30pm and Wednesday from 1-2:30pm.
(Warren) ............................................... 247-2070
517 Main St., Warren. Meets 6:30-8.
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center ..........723-3057
Domestic violence agency providing support & advocacy to victims of
violence. Services include 24 hour helpline, shelter, support groups,
court advocacy & education.
Child Abuse Hotline (DCYF)....................1-800-742-4453
Domestic Violence Awareness Group........ 723-3057
Support group in the Pawtucket/Central Falls Area.
Legal Advocacy ...................................... 782-4174
Women's Resource Center Court Office, McGrath Judicial Complex, Rte. 1,
Wakefield.
Assistance in obtaining temporary restraining orders, victim support in
the family and district courts, advocacy for individuals whose partners
have been arrested for domestic violence and legal referrals for related
issues. Weekdays, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Multilingual Group for Abused Women ....... 723-3057
Free program meets at Blackstone Shelter Fri. mornings. For women who
speak English, Spanish & Portuguese.
Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island ............. 728-7920
Statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to educating Rhode Islanders
about child-abuse prevention programs. Has parent newsletter, information
on all parenting issues and a lending library.
Rejuvenations ......................................... 782-3990
Expressive therapy groups for children ages 3-17 who have witnessed
domestic violence. Also eligible are children at risk, victims of crime
and children needing extra help with social adjustment. Sponsored by the
Women's Resource Center of South County.
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence ...... 467-9940 ..........
1-800-494-8100
422 Post Rd. Suite 202, Warwick
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers information, referral,
shelter, and support groups for women, children, and families. There are
six member organizations (all 24-hr) in Newport & Bristol County
(847-2533), Pawtucket (723-3057), Providence (861-2760), Warwick
(738-1700), Wakefield & South County (782-3990), Westerly (322-6010)
& Woonsocket (658-4334).
RI Rape Crisis Center
(See Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center)
Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center
............................... 421-4100
(formerly the RI Rape Crisis Center) 300 Richmond St., Providence.
Offers individual counseling of a sliding scale for victims of sexual
assault and domestic violence.
Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships (SOAR)
..................... 467-9940
Offers support and resources for survivors of domestic violence. Contact:
Zulma Garcia
Sojourner House
Hot Line ............................................. 658-4334 / 765-3232
Business Line ...................................... 861-6191
Two Richmond Square, Suite #210 Prov. Offers advocacy, support, shelter
& education for victims of domestic violence.
Support Groups for Current and Past Victims of Domestic Violence........782-3990
Sponsored by the Women's Resource Center of South County. Meets Mondays at
6:30pm and Tuesdays at 9:30am in Wakefield; Wednesdays at 6:30pm in North
Kingstown; and Thurs. at 6:30pm in Westerly. Child care is available.
One-on-one counseling also available.
Women Overcoming Abuse .................. 861-2760
44 Trenton St., Prov.
Support group at The Women's Center of RI (see below) for women who have
experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
Women's Center of RI ........................ 861-2760
A 24-hour help line for those suffering from domestic violence.
Women's Resource Center of Newport County
24-Hour Hot Line .............................. 847-2533
Business Line ................................... 846-5263
114 Touro St., Newport.
Offers drop-in support as well as a hot line for those suffering from
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