The American Domestic Violence Crisis Line

Mission

We work with abused American women and children in foreign countries to provide domestic violence and child abuse advocacy, resources and tools so that they can navigate the complicated jurisdictional, legal & social international landscapes, to be able to live free of abuse either in the foreign country or back in the United States via an international toll free crisis line, 866-USWOMEN, accessible from 175 countries, serving a population estimated at 6 - 7 million American civilians overseas.

Programs

International toll free domestic violence crisis line, 866-USWOMEN. Available toll free from 175 countries, operating 24/5 6am Monday pst through Saturday 6am pst. Danger to safety relocation (airline flights back to the USA) Legal assistance to enable battered mothers to file for custody of their children and navigate the complicated legal system Self-sufficiency transitional housing program Emergency needs fund (diapers, food, temporary hotels stays, child care) Professional counseling

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Provide 500 Women Globally with Abuse Support

Personnel Overview

Paula Lucas - Founder & Executive Director
Paula suffered 12 years as an abused American woman in a foreign country. Her children endured severe child abuse until she was able to escape and flee back to the USA. Homeless, on welfare, and living in a domestic violence shelter, Paula founded the organization to help other families around the world, building the organization from the ground up. It is a one of a kind program

Jennifer Frederick - Crisis Services Coordinator
Jennifer has over 5 years of experience providing direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault both in the USA and overseas. She is a frequent trainer on Oppression, Dynamics of Batterers and Cultural Competency. Jennifer oversees volunteer management, crisis line operations, danger to safety relocation, legal assistance, counseling and transitional housing

Tessa Kwant - Lead Crisis Services Advocate
Tessa provides crisis line advocacy, research assistance, resource acquisition, volunteer training, international outreach, compilation of monthly statistics and overall organizational support. She has experience in program management, volunteer coordination, support group management and is passionate about women’s and social issues. She speaks Spanish fluently

Personnel Statistics

Paula Lucas,
Founder & Executive Director
Founded in 1999
Employees: 3
Volunteers: 30

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): $250,000
Budget (2007): $185,000
Maximum Budget: $300,000
Overhead: 7 %
Other funding sources: Altria, Avon, Volvo Cars of North America, JC Kellogg Foundation, Sunshine Lady Foundation, Women of the ELCA, Virgin Atlantic Airlines, Oak Foundation, Yoko Ono’s Spirit Foundation
Religious Affiliation: None