National Domestic Violence Hotline

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support, resources, and safety planning for individuals experiencing domestic violence, with live advocacy via phone, chat, or text.

Target Customer

Individuals experiencing domestic violence and abuse, including teenagers (via the Teen Dating Abuse Helpline), Deaf or hard of hearing individuals (Deaf Hotline), and Native American/Alaska Native communities (StrongHearts), as well as people seeking information on healthy relationships.

Key Differentiator

Multichannel, 24/7 confidential support ecosystem with specialized helplines, an AI assistant (Ruth) for when live advocates aren’t available, and a directory of local providers plus safety planning tools.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate access to help 24/7; note that longer wait times can occur during high demand.

Pain Points

1Need for immediate, confidential support during relationship abuse (24/7 availability).
2Access to local resources such as shelters, legal help, financial aid, and counseling.
3Barriers for underserved groups (Deaf/HoH, Native communities, teens) and potential wait times during high demand.

Key Features

124/7 live advocacy via phone, chat, and text (800.799.SAFE; chat; text START to 88788).
2A.I. chat Ruth to provide guidance when live advocates aren’t reachable.
3Specialized helplines: StrongHearts (Native communities), National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, Deaf Hotline.
4Plan for Safety and Tools to stay safer.
5Directory of local providers including shelters, legal help, financial aid, and counseling.
6Access to resources in multiple languages (En Español option).

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

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Client Results

1Immediate access to help and information for survivors.
2Safety planning tools and connections to local resources (shelters, legal aid, financial aid, counseling).
3Live advocates available 24/7, with alternatives (AI Ruth) during high demand.

Competitive Advantages

124/7 availability across multiple channels (phone, chat, text).
2Specialized lines for Deaf/HoH, teens, and Native communities.
3AI chat assistant (Ruth) for times when live advocates aren’t reachable.
4Plan for Safety and a directory of local providers for rapid resource connection.
5No-cost access to help via the hotline (with standard text messaging rates applying).

Key Benefits

1Around-the-clock confidential support

2Multiple contact channels (phone, chat, text)

3Specialized resources for underserved groups (Teens, Deaf/HoH, Native communities)

4AI assistance (Ruth) when live help isn’t available

5Safety planning tools and local provider connections

Case Studies & Success Stories

Survivor credits The Hotline with saving life

Case #1

Anonymous survivor statement: 'I credit The Hotline with saving my life from an abuser, giving me the facts I needed in an emergency to equip myself to get out.'

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A U.S. nonprofit service providing 24/7 confidential support and resources for domestic violence survivors, including live advocacy via phone, chat, and text, plus specialized helplines and safety planning tools.

Target Market

Individuals experiencing domestic violence or seeking information about healthy relationships, including teens, Deaf/HoH individuals, and Native communities.

Unique Value Proposition

Comprehensive, accessible support network with multiple specialized helplines, an AI assistant, safety planning tools, and local resource connections—available 24/7 in multiple formats and languages.

Technical Requirements

Text messaging via START to 88788; standard text message rates may apply. Call 800-799-SAFE. Privacy policy and security notices apply.

Pricing Model

Free to access the hotline; text message rates may apply; standard carrier charges may apply for calls or texts.

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