Domestic Violence Support program

Doula Outreach for Victim Empowerment

At Black Mothers in Power, we are committed to providing support and resources for Black women who are experiencing domestic violence and intimate partner violence. We understand the unique challenges that Black women face when seeking support and are here to offer a safe space for healing and empowerment.

Empowering Our Community Through Education, Prevention, and Resources for Healing:

• Education & Prevention: This includes educating teens and adults on healthy dating and unhealthy signs, with workshops, webinars, social media content, promotional materials and community outreach.

• Resources for Victims: Support navigating safety planning, Doula support, and essential areas of aid such as transportation, housing, childcare, financial help, legal aid, and finding work.

• Resources for Survivors: Supporting the survivor in their healing by continuing to offer Doula support, healing retreats, support groups (in-person & virtual) and connecting to professional mental health providers.
  

  For more info, please email Amber Twyne at atwyne@blackmothersinpower.org

Black Women and DV/IPV in Delaware

• In Delaware, Black women are disproportionately affected by domestic violence and intimate partner violence (DV/IPV), with data showing that they are more likely to experience abuse compared to women of other racial/ethnic groups.
  
  

• Black women experience domestic violence at a rate of 35% higher than white women, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.
  
  

• Systemic racism plays a significant role in exacerbating the vulnerability of Black women to DV/IPV, as factors such as limited access to resources, lack of economic opportunities, and discrimination within the criminal justice system contribute to their heightened risk of experiencing abuse.
  
  

• Studies have shown that Black women face unique barriers when seeking help for DV/IPV, such as distrust of law enforcement and social services, fear of retaliation from their abusers, and lack of culturally competent support services.
  
  

• Despite these challenges, it is important to recognize the resilience of Black women in Delaware who are survivors of DV/IPV, and to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable system that prioritizes their safety and well-being.

Domestic Violence Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. There are resources available to help you navigate this difficult situation. Below are some resources for Black women and mothers in Delaware. Click each resource for more information.

1. Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Provides support, resources, and advocacy for those affected by domestic violence in Delaware.
   

2. YWCA Delaware: Offers services such as emergency shelters, counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.

3. National Domestic Violence Hotline: Offers confidential support and resources for those experiencing domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).