The Domestic Violence Center extends our sympathies to the family and friends of Tonya-Hunter-Lyons and Shana Gardner. The Domestic Violence Center offers comprehensive services for victims as well as family and friends of victims in Cuyahoga County. If you are a family member or friend of a domestic violence victim and would like support, we encourage you to call our 24 Hour HELPLine at 216.391.HELP.

For those who have been hurt by domestic violence, we're here to help.

Domestic violence occurs in homes throughout every community. It knows no color, gender, age or socioeconomic status. The abuse can be physical, mental, sexual or emotional. And as a victim of domestic violence, you may feel like there's nowhere to turn. But there's hope.

Hope that there are others who understand and care for you.

Hope that your future is filled with promise, not pain.

Hope that comfort, safety and security are within your reach.

For over 30 years in the Greater Cleveland area, The Domestic Violence Center has been dedicated to ending abuse and providing compassionate treatment for its victims. We're here 24 hours a day with an emergency hotline. We're here if you need a confidential shelter, counseling, justice system advocacy, youth programs or supervised visitation. We're here with open arms, hearts and of course, ears. We're here to let you know you are not alone.

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