Women In Distress

Back To School Drive

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Help fill backpacks to support the smallest survivors of domestic abuse - children.

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With each contribution, families are touched, hope is given, lives are saved. Every dollar counts in the fight to end domestic violence.

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Mission Statement

FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS

Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy.

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You're not alone

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1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.

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Keeping families safe

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More than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes every year.

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24-Hour Help

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. We offer 24-hour crisis intervention through our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline and emergency shelter, as well as counseling and support for victims and their children.

24-hour Crisis Hotline

(954) 761-1133 | (954) 527-5385 TTY/TDD

Safety Plan Stay Safe Escape Page

Back To School Drive 2016

More than half of the people we serve are children who accompany their mother or father as they come to us for safety. Help us help them. Read More →

HAL HERMAN CHILDREN’S FUND

Help save the youngest survivors of domestic violence. The Hal Herman Children’s Fund supports WID’s innovative support services for children. Read More →