Resources for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Survivors
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Deaf Service Program Advocate
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Deaf survivors of domestic violence may face unique barriers when it comes to accessing services or leaving an abusive situation. Dynamics within Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing communities can make confidentiality difficult, and abusive partners may limit access to support.
Commonly used tactics and examples of behaviors against this population include:
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Isolation (controlling communications, gaslighting, or preventing a person from participating in conversations or social situations, especially with hearing people),
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Intimidation (signing in an exaggerated manner or close to someone’s face)
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Shame (exploiting insecurities of ASL skills, speaking poorly about the Deaf community, prohibiting a person from taking pride in Deaf culture or using ASL)
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Manipulation (spreading lies or rumors, telling a survivor that they won’t be supported if they try to seek help or support, intentionally misinterpreting during situations involving law enforcement)
Resources
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The Deaf Advocacy Project - The Deaf Advocacy Project (DAP) is the only project in New Jersey that focuses on ending domestic and sexual violence within the Deaf community. The DAP team includes employees and volunteers advocates who are all Deaf. DAP works to build the capacity of domestic/sexual violence service providers and our allied partner to provide holistic, culturally appropriate services to Deaf survivors.
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Signed videos for DAP Coronavirus Safety Plan, Power and Control Wheel, How to Request a Temporary Restraining Order: Get Help - NJ Deaf Advocacy Project
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National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline - Advocates are available 24/7 via TTY and live chat to help people affected by domestic violence who are Deaf of hard of hearing.
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Contact Information:
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Video Phone: 855.812.1001
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Instant Messenger: DeafHotline
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New Jersey Division on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Provides education, advocacy, and direct services to eliminate barriers and promote increased accessibility to programs, services, and information routinely available to the State's general population. If you are a person who is Deaf or hard of hearing and are experiencing barriers to services and programs, DDHH has a Deaf language advocacy program, staffed by Deaf and hard of hearing specialists, that can advocate for you in a variety of ways.
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Contact: 800.792.8339 Toll Free in New Jersey or 609.498.7019 Videophone
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National Association of the Deaf - The nation's premier civil rights organization of, by, and for the Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States
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Contact: 301.587.1788 (ZVRS), 301.328.1443 (Sorenson), 301.338.6380 (Convo), 301.453.2390 (Purple), TTY: 301.587.1789, Fax: 301.587.1791
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