Providing domestic violence and child abuse services to American women and children overseas

Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Formerly the American Domestic Violence Crisis Line

Minutes for Moms
The Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center, AODVC, helps over 550 American women a year trying to escape domestic violence. But now, with the Violence Against Women Act excluding Americans Overseas and the current government sequester, the future of this critical life saving center is uncertain beyond the Fall of 2013.

Host a Minutes For Moms Social Gathering/Fundraiser to support American moms in domestic violence crisis overseas

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WHAT'S NEW

SASHAA Program

AODVC, in response to demand and requests from American Embassies & Consulates, have launched our SASHAA, Sexual Assault Support and Help For Americans Abroad Program.

Click here for a SASHAA Program Flier. We are seeking corporate sponsors to sustain the program. Please contact us at 503 203-1444 or email lucas@866uswomen.org to find out more about sponsoring SASHAA.

ASHA Partnership - Assistance and Help Abroad - Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Support for Employers Who Care About Their American Expatriate Employees & their families
The Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center is here to support your American expat employees.
For more information on joining the ASHA Partnership email Debra at debrahk@866uswomen.org


2012 Statistics
 In 2012, we received a record number of incoming crisis communications: 3005 incoming communications from or on behalf of 547 families in 57 countries
21 families were assisted with danger to safety
31 battered were mothers provided with a legal consultation or legal retainer
19 families were provided with resettlement assistance
12 victims were provided with professional counseling
23 victims were provided with funds for emergency needs

For the second year in a row we have been selected as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits To Work For In Oregon 2012
We are excited and honored to be chosen once again for this honor! Thank you to all of our staff, volunteers, donors & funders for your on-going support of our mission!

Global Campaign To Empower Americans Abused Abroad Webinars
In May 2013 we will be launching a new series of webinars with topics including Forced Marriage of Americans Overseas, The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction, Sexual Assault and more. If you would like to attend one of our sessions please email Rachel at rachelp@866uswomen.org for more information.
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