NWAWS

Empowering Families to Live Free of Violence

Call our hotline at 479-246-9999 — 1-800-775-9011

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About Us

We exist to help all those in NWA who are not able to call home a safe place, those who are or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse, or sex trafficking. We strive to make all individuals in NWA feel safe, seen, home, and human.

Pillars of Service

Emergency Shelter

We provide a safe place for those experiencing domestic violence to sleep, rest, and recover from their experiences.

24/7 Crisis Hotline

Our crisis hotline is available anytime for anyone experiencing abuse and seeking shelter, or if they require other services. Call 479-246-9999 for help anytime.

Advocacy & Support

We offer survivors personalized guidance and resources, including 1-on-1 advocacy, safety planning, legal assistance, emotional support, and access to community services.

Community Education

We provide year-round preventative education through workshops for students, training for law enforcement and professionals, and hosting and attending public awareness events.

Rehousing Program

Our advocates assist clients in securing housing after leaving our facility, offering help with rent, utilities, housing applications, and moving costs as needed.

In 2023 we provided…

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Domestic Violence by the Numbers

1 in 3 women & 1 in 4 men will be victims of Intimate Partner Violence in their lifetime

Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.

Most cases of Domestic Violence are never reported to the police & men are less likely to report

55% of female homicides are related to Domestic Violence

1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence

Arkansas is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 states in domestic violence-related deaths per capita

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