Women Organized to Make Abuse Non Existent

W.O.M.A.N., Inc. supports survivors of domestic violence and their loved ones along their healing journeys, bridging value rich networks designed to address intersections of violence. In all our work, we strive to continually increase our awareness of the many intersections of violence, power, privilege, and oppression affecting all of us including issues of sexism, transphobia, racism, and capitalism. Built upon a feminist, intersectional, and anti oppression framework, we are guided by the following beliefs: If we are adaptive in our work, then we can better respond to the emerging needs of the people we support. If we engage marginalized communities, then we will increase our cultural humility as we learn from and with our participants. If we sustain a leaderful organization, then we will create a culture of shared power. We work toward collective liberation: everyone deserves to feel safe in their bodies, their homes, and their communities.

Crisis NavigationOur team responded to approximately 8,000 calls through the Domestic Violence Support Line and an additional 800 information and referral calls on our business line. As an extension of this work, the Domestic Violence Information and Referral Center (DVIRC) hosted over 225,000 searches.

OUTREACH/PREVENTIONIn addition to offering 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training programs for community members, W.O.M.A.N. Inc. partnered with various organizations, with a continued focus on the medical community. This year, we provided in-person training sessions to surgeons at UCSF, met with emergency room physicians, and trained nurse advocates to promote a meaningful, trauma-informed response for survivors accessing healthcare.

Women Organized to Make Abuse Non Existent is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 94-2607750) based in San Francisco, CA.