Alternatives To Violence of the Palouse, Inc.
Help for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, friends and non-offending family members, with a focus on prevention education and community outreach.
Resources and Links (Under Construction)
Check out the ATVP Brochures for helpful information you can download.
Local Resources
Idaho & Washington state links
Other useful links and sources of information
LOCAL RESOURCES - Latah County, ID and Whitman County, WA
Police and Sheriff's Offices, Latah and Whitman Counties
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse
24 hr. Hotline and Crisis Intervention
Confidential, safe, free Shelter
Legal Advocacy
Support Groups
Information and ReferralDomestic Violence Hotline (Idaho), 24 hrs.
Domestic Violence Hotline (Washington), 24 hrs.
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Gritman Medical Center, Idaho
Pullman Regional Hosptial, Washington
Whitman Hospital (Colfax), WashingtonJail, Latah County, Idaho
Jail, Whitman County, Washington
Therapy/Counseling
Latah County Mental Health
Palouse River Counseling
UI Counseling Center
WSU Counseling CenterInformation and Referrals
UI Women's Center
WSU Women's Resource Center911
(208) 883-HELP or
(509) 332-HELP
COLLECT CRISIS CALLS ACCEPTED
1 (800) 669-31761 (800) 562-6025
(208) 882-4511
(509) 332-2541
(509) 397-3435
(208) 882-2216, ask for Jail(509) 397-6266, ask for Jail
(208) 882-0562
(509) 334-1133
(208) 885-6716
(509) 335-4511
(208) 885-6616
(509) 335-6849
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
The Palouse
IDAHO & WASHINGTON STATE LINKS
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence
Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program
Idaho Office on Violence Against Women
Idaho State Central Sex Offender Registry
Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare
Parent Resource Centers of the Palouse
Washington Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence - A nonprofit interreligious educational resource addressing issues of sexual and domestic violence, whose goal is to engage religious leaders in the task of ending abuse and to serve as a bridge between religious and secular communities
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Washington State Office of Crime Victims Advocacy
Washington State Office on Violence Against Women
OTHER USEFUL LINKS & INFORMATION
Abuse and Women with Diabilities - Information from the Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD), a research center whose purpose is to promote, develop, and disseminate information to expand the life choices of women with disabilities.
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence - A nonprofit interreligious educational resource addressing issues of sexual and domestic violence, whose goal is to engage religious leaders in the task of ending abuse and to serve as a bridge between religious and secular communities. Of particular note is the Stalking Resource Center which includes safety tips and a downloadable Behavior/Incident Log great for safety planning.
Child Abuse Prevention Network - Information and resources in the field of child abuse and neglect.
Community Service Learning Center at WSU - A resource for faculty and students of Washington State University interested in becoming involved in the community. CSLC's newly upgraded website includes "improved on-line resources," a new "service learning course request form for faculty", and "easy access to emerging community involvement opportunities for students."
Crisis Support Network - Domestic Violence information, resources and help for victims.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program, FEMA - Helping meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the United States and its territories by allocating funds for the provision of food and shelter.
End Abuse: Family Violence Prevention Fund - A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform
FBI Uniform Crime Reports - Statistical Data - Data collected by the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation on arrests by county.
Hope for Healing - Rape Recovery Help and Information
Housing and Urban Development - Providing a decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American.
Jewish Women International Domestic Violence Resource Page - Family Violence resources, information and links to local and national organizations.
LAMBDA - Provides a wide range of information on hate crimes committed against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) individuals, as well as information on domestic violence between GLBT couples. One unique feature on this site allows victims of GLBT hate crimes to file a confidential report on-line. Lambda's Anti-Violence Project also offers a 24-hour bilingual (English-Spanish) help line at (800) 616-HATE.
National Center on Elder Abuse - Helping you find the assistance, publications, data, information, and answers you need about elder abuse.
National Center for Victims of Crime - Forging a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. Dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) - Supports community-based, non-violent alternatives - such as safe home and shelter programs - for battered women and their children; public education and technical assistance; policy development and innovative legislation; focus on the leadership of NCADV's caucuses and task forces developed to represent the concerns of organizationally under represented groups; and efforts to eradicate social conditions which contribute to violence against women and children.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - A resource available to victims of domestic violence across the nation toll-free, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. With a database of more than 4,000 shelters and service providers across the United States, the Hotline provides callers with information they might otherwise have found difficult or impossible to obtain. Bilingual staff and a language line are available for every non-English speaking caller. Deaf abused women can also find help at the Hotline by calling the TTY line.
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) - A private, organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services.
National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization - This organization is dedicated to overcoming and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization to boys and men.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center - Provides a place to turn to for information, help and support. NSVRC works with outside researchers to provide advocates with current information on various topics related to sexual violence.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) - Information and resources for victims of crimes.
Office of Justice Programs (OJP) - Developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime. Providing resources for victims of crime and domestic violence.
Office of National Drug Control Policy Information Clearinghouse - Reducing illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) - The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that assaulters are brought to justice.
Safe Campuses Now - Awareness. Education. Prevention. Dedicated to making students more aware and prepared to avoid and deter crime.
Safe From Abuse: Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence - Dedicated to helping victims of sexual assault and domestic violence become empowered in their quest for dignity and self-respect.
SafeHorizon - SafeHorizon's unique "Tour a Domestic Violence Shelter" feature, allowing visitors to explore what staying in a shelter is like and what the process of leaving an abusive situation into a new home involves
The Safety Zone - Domestic Violence resources and information on woman abuse.
Security on Campus - Devoted To Fighting College & University Campus Crime.
Stalking Resource Center - Raising national awareness of stalking and encouraging the development and implementation of multidisciplinary responses to stalking in local communities across the country.
The Stalking Victim's Sanctuary - Educating people about stalking and offering sanctuary to those exposed to its ugly face. Offering resources so that victims may take back their lives.
United Way - Bringing communities together to focus on the most important needs in the community -- building partnerships, forging consensus and leveraging resources to make a measurable difference.
U.S. Department of Education - Campus Security and Safety - Your direct link to reported criminal offenses for over 6000 colleges and universities in the United States. If you are thinking of attending college in a large urban city, a small liberal arts college, a specialized college, or a community college you can find their security statistics here.
Victims of Crime with Disabilities Online Resource Guide - Providing a comprehensive database of resources and materials to help victims of crime among the disabled. An excellent resource for educational materials (videos, kits, books, and training materials) as well.
Violence Against Women's Office (VAWO) - Providing national and international leadership about the federal government’s role in addressing violence against women. The Office works closely with other executive, state, tribal and local jurisdictions to implement the mandates of the Violence Against Women Act and subsequent legislation.
Violence Against Women Online Resources - Presenting an excellent article sponsored by the Violence Against Women Act entitled: "Increasing Your Safety: Full Faith and Credit for Protection Orders." This pamphlet provides valuable information and tips on how to effectively carry Protection Orders between states and tribal boundaries and lists valuable resources and links to more information.
Women Against Domestic Violence - A group of women from across the nation who have joined together in the struggle against domestic violence.
Women's Center Inc. - Women's Center Inc.: "Our Mission . . . to provide a haven and assistance to women and their families, who are in need as a result of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault."
Women's Justice Center - Providing advocacy, free of charge, for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities.
Women with Disabilities - Abuse of People with Disabilities - Women with disabilities are at the same risk for emotional, physical, and sexual abuse as women without physical disabilities. However, they are more likely to experience a longer duration of abuse than women who do not have disabilities. Offering resources, information, and advice on this difficult issue.
Women's Rural Advocacy Programs - Providing services for battered women and their children.
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