PFLAG Phoenix: Crime Prevention & Reporting (Gay & Gay-Friendly)

Crime Prevention & Reporting (GLBT & GLBTQ-Friendly)

Anti-Violence Hotline Now Open to Receive Your Call in Need!

Are you a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or other victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes or related crime?

Are you experiencing a crisis?

IF SO, WE CAN HELP YOU!

The Anti-Violence Project hotline exists to help fight against violence inflicted on LGBT individuals in our community and provide services to foster their empowerment and security.

AVP volunteers are standing by 7 days a week from 6 p.m. to midnight at 1-800-625-1822.

For more information about the One Voice Community Center and Anti-Violence Hotline, please visit www.1vcc.org or call (602) 712.0111

Domestic Violence Support

Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Program

Downtown: 602-258-0373
Eastside: 480-969-6955

Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP)

A grassroots, non-profit organization (based in Cambridge, MA ) providing community education and direct services for clients. GMDVP offers shelter, guidance, and resources to allow gay, bisexual, and transgender men in crisis to remove themselves from violent situations and relationships. Crisis Line: 800-832-1901

Domestic Violence Information

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence Statistics

Are You In An Abusive Relationship?

Ten Myths About Abusers

Getting Help

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Contact: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Sojourner Center

Lesbian-friendly domestic violence shelter. Crisis line: (602) 244-0089. Admin.: (602) 244-0997

Hate Crimes Prevention

Arizona Hate Crimes Advisory Board

Seeks to end hate crimes, educate the public about hate crimes, and advocate for the victims of hate crimes. Monthly meetings. Contact: email

General Safety Tips for the GLBT Community

Violence and harassment against the lesbigay and transgender community is real. Learn to recognize potential problems and warning signs in your daily routine. Not every attack can be prevented. There are things you can do reduce your risk. Your primary consideration should be your personal survival.

Hate Crimes Reporting

Phoenix Police Dept. Bias Crimes Hotline (for anti-GLBT incidents)

Contact: 602-534-BIAS (2427)

Phoenix Police Dept. Crime Stop (non-emergency police dispatch)

Contact: 602-262-6151

Hate Crime Information

What is a Hate Crime?

Hate Crime Statistics

Laws against hate crimes?

Is it a hate crime?

What do the police need?

Sexual Assault Services

EMPACT-SPC Sexual Assault Services

Provides a 24-hour sexual assault hotline (480-736-4949 or 800-656-HOPE), mobile crisis teams, individual and family counseling, case management and advocacy, support groups, and community outreach and training.