To end October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Susan sits down with Natalie Tibbs, Executive Director of the Children & Family Advocacy Center in Northwest Arkansas.

Their goal is to equip you with the answer to the question, "If I see or am experiencing domestic violence..what do I do?"

If you or someone you know is needing help in a domestic violence situation, please use any of these resources below:

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

CALL: Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

TEXT: Text "START" to 88788

ONLINE CHAT Directly From their Website: The Hotline

National Child Abuse Hotline:

CALL or TEXT: 1-800-422-4453

ONLINE CHAT Directly From Their Website: Child Help Hotline

Other Resources:

For the kiddos: 

Local help- Children and Family Advocacy Center of Benton County: cfacbentonco.com 

• Supporting Children and Families who have/are experiencing abuse. 

Local Help- Children’s Safety Center of Washington County: www.childrenssafetycenter.com

National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network: a wealth of information on all things child stress and trauma. Includes resourcing, help for difficult questions, etc. www.nctsn.org

Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-482-5964

National Child Abuse Hotline (includes counselors available 24/7): 1-800-422-4453

For the Adults:

Local help- Children and Family Advocacy Center of Benton County: cfacbentonco.com 

• Supporting Children and Families who have/are experiencing abuse, including specific help for women in domestic violence situations

Local Help- peace at home family shelter: www.peaceathomeshelter.org

• Local resources for those experiencing domestic violence and needing immediate support

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or www.thehotline.org

• Includes information on identifying abuse and resources across the nation. Also has live chat options for those in need or to ask questions as well as support for survivors.