Women In Distress

Keeping families safe

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

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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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1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.

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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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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 how to STAY SAFE Escape Page

“Women In Distress keeps moms and kids like me safe.”

Dear Friend, Women In Distress keeps moms and kids like me safe. I was too little to remember everything that happened to my Mom. What I do remember is feeling sad and afraid. I remember being happy during the … 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 →