Domestic Abuse Council

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Donate necessary items for the shelter now. Giving back to the community and giving others hope is a gift that is priceless and long-lasting.

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Our Services

We provide empowerment based survivor focused services to survivors of domestic violence and their children. All services are free and confidential.

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Call Our Hotline

Text or Call our Hotline 24/7

386-255-2102

Statewide Hotline 1-800-500-1119

Welcome To The Domestic Abuse Council

Our mission is to provide quality trauma-informed, empowerment- based services to survivors of domestic violence while working with community partners to ensure safety and justice for all survivors and their children.

Our Values

We believe that healthy families and relationships create a stronger community.
We respect and honor each survivor’s path and encourage individual strengths through empowerment.
We strive to create an atmosphere where survivor's voices are heard and responded to appropriately.
We value diversity and embrace each individual's experience while providing culturally responsive services.

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Safety Tips

Your safety and the safety of your children and pets is very important. You can find tips on how to be safe by clicking this link:

https://www.thehotline.org/help/path-to-safety/

We are also available to meet with you to assist you with safety planning or you can call or text our 24-hour hotline (386-255-2102) to create a personalized safety plan with an advocate.

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500%

The presence of a gun in domestic violence situations increases the risk of homicide for women by 500%

30 - 60%

of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse children in the household

12 Million

the number of people each year affected by intimate partner violence alone

71%

of pet-owning women entering shelter report the perpetrator injured, maimed, killed or threatened their pet for revenge or psychological control.

News & Events

Our CEO: Kirsten Pindar

Kirsten Pindar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Domestic Abuse Council where she works with Survivors of Domestic Violence in Volusia County.
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Day of Unity Breakfast

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Annual Luncheon Invitation

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I have more faith that I can make it on my own. I've been truly empowered by the women here.