Domestic Violence Survivor Voting Resources
Every voice in America deserves to be heard, and no one should feel unsafe while casting their ballot. 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States.
The stakes could not be higher for victims and survivors of domestic violence and those that love them. But for far too long the votes and voices of survivors have been silenced.
As we near Election Day, now is the time for that to change. Voting can be safe and secure for everyone including those impacted by relationship abuse. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is here to help survivors vote safely.
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Resources
Call the Hotline for Support
Everyone deserves healthy relationships that are free from abuse. If you need help locating resources or developing a safety plan, including how to vote, call The National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org . All services are free and confidential. You can also check out The Hotline’s voter safety blog here:
Find your Address Confidentiality Program
If you are a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, or stalking, you may be able to register to vote and keep your home address private. 43 states and DC** offer this service, often referred to as an address confidentiality program. If you’re already registered, your address may be publicly available. Visit the website below to find contact details for your state’s Address Confidentiality Program so you can learn more about how you can register safely.
** States without address confidentiality programs are Alaska, Hawaii, South Dakota, North Dakota, South Carolina, Utah, and Wyoming.
Get Ready to Vote
If you feel safe casting your ballot with your current address, go to VoteVoteVote.com to register to vote, check that your registration is up to date, find your polling place, or seek out information about the candidates on your ballot.