Domestic Violence/Abuse - 911 Cell Phone Bank

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE

At least 10 million people are domestically assaulted each year, with at least 1 in four women and 1 in nine men having experienced domestic violence. Domestic violence accounts for at least 15% of all violent crimes in the US. At the 911 Cell Phone Bank, we’re taking action. The donated cell phones and other electronic devices we collect and recycle are used to support our mission: to provide no-cost emergency devices to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE

DID YOU KNOW?

Every minute, nearly 20 people are physically abused by their partner in the U.S. That’s more than 10 million women and men in the span of one year.
Each day in the United States, over 20,000 calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines by individuals reporting incidents.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
Each year, more than 10% of the elderly population experience physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, or neglect at the hands of a trusted other.
65% of victims that come forward say that no one helped them.

DID YOU KNOW?

Every minute, nearly 20 people are physically abused by their partner in the U.S. That’s more than 10 million women and men in the span of one year.
Each day in the United States, over 20,000 calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines by individuals reporting incidents.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
Each year, more than 10% of the elderly population experience physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, or neglect at the hands of a trusted other.
65% of victims that come forward say that no one helped them.

TESTIMONIALS

“I wish you could see the look of relief on these victims faces when we say, it’s okay if your phone’s been busted by the perp, we’re giving you one with minutes.”

Donna Kolb, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, VA

“A client who was residing with her abuser was able to work with her victim advocate to create a safety plan including hiding spots for a private phone. She used it exclusively for connecting with advocates and applying for jobs without her abuser knowing. Eventually, she was able to safely leave and relocate to a new town.”

Nicole Castillo, Program Director, Rose Andom Center, Denver, CO

“Thank you so much for the shipment of phones. Just wanted to share that I provided one of the phones to a shelter client. It is a case involving elder abuse. The phone is used for going through the process to receive benefits, scheduling her doctor visits, and assisting her with getting into a nursing facility. Our agency truly appreciates it!”

Brianna Schadder, Court Advocate, Domestic Violence Service Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA

“I am providing a phone today to a man who was robbed of his personal items, wallet, and phone as he walked home from work. He will need this phone to replace his documents, freeze his accounts and work with his bank. He will also need this phone to work to protect his credit and make follow up medical appointments. He was badly beaten and will require some facial surgery. Sadly, some pretty ugly things can happen to good people. Thank you for providing these free phones so people can take steps to help themselves.”

Drew Hogan, Victim Services Coordinator, Westminster Police Department, CO