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About DomesticShelters.org
Welcome to DomesticShelters.org. We’re the first and largest online and mobile searchable directory of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, and a leading source of helpful tools and information for people experiencing and working to end domestic violence.
What DomesticShelters.org Helps People Do
- Find local domestic violence shelters and programs and connect with domestic violence advocates
- Learn how to identify abuse and plan for safety
- Access articles, tools, webinars and other resources for both survivors and professionals
- Support shelters through wish lists and donations
What we do is simple: make it easier for people experiencing domestic violence to get professional help quickly, safely and privately. We connect survivors, their loved ones and professionals with shelter information, educational resources and practical tools.
DomesticShelters.org at a Glance
- Free searchable directory of domestic violence shelters and programs
- Serves the United States and Canada
- Provides resources for survivors, loved ones and domestic violence professionals
- Operated by Alliance for HOPE International
Who Operates DomesticShelters.org
DomesticShelters.org is a free public service provided and operated by Alliance for HOPE International.
Creating communities of safety, hope, and healing, Alliance for HOPE International focuses on creating innovative, collaborative, trauma-informed, hope-centered approaches to supporting survivors and their children. Our mission is to create pathways to hope through collaborative, integrated multi-disciplinary centers, teams, and initiatives in order to break the generational cycle of violence and abuse in families across the United States and around the world.
Learn More About DomesticShelters.org
- Meet our team
- View media appearances
- Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, RSS, YouTube
- Contact us
Editorial Advisory Group & Contributors
A group comprised of authors, academics, researchers, program operators and nationally-recognized domestic violence experts serves on the Editorial Advisory Group and as contributing writers to DomesticShelters.org.
Our Impact in the Domestic Violence Movement
We welcome you to review our Impact Report. In it, you'll learn about all of the positive impacts DomesticShelters.org has had in the domestic violence movement.
Free Wish List Platform for Domestic Violence Shelters
We offer a free wish list platform for domestic violence agencies and programs that completely automates the wish list purchasing and delivery process. Available in the U.S., hundreds of organizations use the program — that takes about 5 minutes to initiate — to specify from our catalog of 2,000+ products the exact items and quantities needed so that misfit donations don't occur, to make buying as easy as online shopping for donors and to streamline the logistics with automatic deliveries.
- Watch this video to learn more
- Follow these steps to set up a wish list
- Contact us with any questions
Purple Ribbon Awards for Domestic Violence Professionals
In 2020, Theresa's Fund, DomesticShelters.org and experts in the field combined forces to develop and launch the first comprehensive awards program honoring the countless heroes of the domestic violence movement, including advocates, programs, shelters, survivors and members of the community support system. The awards program accepts entries each year on January 1 through the end of February. Three Purple Ribbon medallions are given in each of more than 30 categories and ALL entries are acknowledged with a certificate of recognition. Select entries will receive grants totaling up to $30,000!
The following guidelines are used by DomesticShelters.org to determine which books we will make available in our Recommended Books section. If you are an author and would like us to consider your book for our site, please review the guidelines carefully before submitting. To submit a book, email us at info@domesticshelters.org and include a PDF copy of the book.
- Your book must be published by a traditional publisher, not self-published.
- The book must be professionally written, researched, fact-checked, edited and copyedited.
- The book must meet book publishing industry standards for formatting, structure and presentation.
- The writing must exhibit expert understanding of domestic violence or related topics.
- The author is ideally widely recognized for their expertise on the topic presented.
- The book must have an ISBN 10.
- The book must be available through amazon.com.
- You must submit a PDF version of the book so that it can be easily reviewed.
While we receive many book submissions and reserve the right to determine which books will become available on DomesticShelters.org, we’re nonetheless greatly appreciative of all the good work created by the many people working to help survivors and end domestic violence.
