WHAT IS INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE?
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or coercion that occurs in a romantic relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses, dating, and regular sexual partners. IPV can range from one episode of violence with lasting impact to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years.
Click below to learn how to identify IPV, find support, and take action against IPV.
WHAT ARE THE
WARNING SIGNS OF IPV?
When we understand what IPV is, we can identify it in a variety of forms. Examples include, but are not limited to, an intimate partner who criticizes or humiliates, isolates you from others, manipulates and/or lies, threatens or physically hurts, and more.
If you or someone you know in the Greater Washington, DC area is experiencing IPV, call 1-877-885-2232 and leave a confidential message. A member of our professional team will return the call within 2-4 business days.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
JCADA serves all victims and survivors of intimate partner violence who are age 16 and above. JCADA’s services are free of charge and provided without regard to race, national origin, ability, background, faith, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or immigration status.
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Click below to learn more about our 100% FREE clinical and victim advocacy services.
EDUCATION.
PREVENTION.
PROMOTION.
JCADA’s ultimate vision is to end intimate partner violence. This starts with education. One of our central services is providing education training within the Jewish community. These programs range in focus from teen dating violence, reducing the tolerance for abuse within Jewish spaces, and increasing collective support for survivors of IPV within the Jewish community. Click below to learn more about our training programs.
MISSION.
VISION.
TEAM.
JCADA was founded in 2000 by a coalition of women to provide holistic services for victims of domestic and dating abuse in the Greater Washington, DC area. The goal was to deliver comprehensive services to victims while empowering future generations to develop healthy relationships. Today, JCADA is committed to providing high-quality services to all residents in the Greater Washington, DC area.
FRIENDS OF JCADA
All who donate $180 or more to JCADA annually, will be invited to join Friends of JCADA. With membership, you gain access to a series of virtual speaking events throughout the year while ensuring that JCADA has the necessary resources to continue to serve survivors and the local Jewish community.
If this is an emergency, call 911.
If you need immediate support, please contact:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Montgomery County Crisis Center: 240-777-4000
DC Victim Hotline: 844-4HELPDC
Fairfax Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 703-360-7273
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To speak with a JCADA staff member,
please leave a confidential message at
1-877-885-2232 or email support@jcada.org.
We will respond within 2-4 business days.