Call if you are in immediate danger. Call or text us at any time to talk with an Advocate. Confidential, free risk assessments, information and referral services available. Sojourner has been designated the hour Domestic Violence Hotline for the City of Milwaukee and outlying communities since Our Hour Domestic Violence Hotline also receives calls for information and support, and can help callers of all ages. All calls are confidential.
Are you being exploited? Learn how we can help with human trafficking and exploitation. Are you at risk of being killed? Know your risk. Operating since , our bed emergency crisis shelter offers safety to those fleeing violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide basic needs, empathy, security, and support in shelter and through our on-site and community partners.
Call us at and take the first step toward building a violence-free life. Our support groups offer a safe and confidential space for survivors to learn, grow, and heal. Groups are confidential, curriculum based, and led by trained facilitators. Participants will receive information about the following:. People seeking temporary restraining orders TRO must now file their paperwork electronically.
Assistance is available to help with the new process. All advocate assistance with e-filing is now offered by phone. Scheduling an appointment reserves time for you to speak with an advocate to help you file one order.
Joining the waitlist adds you to a daily, virtual line to receive advocate support on a first come, first served basis. We recommend that you schedule an appointment and join the waitlist if it's safe for you to receive an unscheduled call. You may be able to speak with an advocate prior to your scheduled appointment time by joining the waitlist.
