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Simran is a 40-year-old Punjabi woman who came to Sakhi not knowing exactly what domestic violence was. She knew that she was being beaten up and verbally abused but did not realize that the rape that happened every single night was also abuse. She thought that she was obligated to give in to her husband’s demands whenever he wanted. She did not know she could have control over her own body. Despite the fact that these rapes took a toll on her physical and emotional health, she still hesitated to acknowledge it as violence.

Sexual assault and rape are a form of domestic violence. Your intimate partner does not have the right to sexually subject you. Rape and sexual assault is against the law, even when you are married.

If this is an emergency situation, please dial 911.



To contact Sakhi's Helpline, please dial 212.868.6741 on weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Emergency Numbers

If you are in an emergency situation, please dial 911.
If you are in the New York City area, please call Safe Horizon's 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.621.HOPE (4673).
If you are not in the New York City area, please call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).
You can also reach the Domestic Violence Program staff at Sakhi for South Asian Women on weekdays from 10 AM-6PM at 212.868.6741.

Domestic Violence Hotlines in New York

• New York Asian Women's Center: 1.888.888.7702
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224
• New York State Hotline: (English) 1.800.942.6906 (Spanish) 1.800.942.6908
• New York State Elder Abuse Hotline: 1.800.342.9871
• New York State Child Abuse Hotline: 1.800.342.3720
• New York State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Information Line: 1.800.342.7472
• New York State Child Abuse and Maltreatment Reporting Center: 1.800.342.3720
• Crime Victims Board Hotline: 1.800.247.8035
• Victim Services Agency: 212.577.7777
• Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE): 1.888.VINE.4NY or 1.888.846.3469. For the hearing impaired: 1.800.810.7444

Legal Service Providers in NYC

Please click here for a list of other legal organizations and agencies in New York City.

South Asian Anti-Domestic Violence Organizations in the U.S.

Click here for a listing of South Asian domestic violence organizations in a state near you.

Safety Planning

For tips on how to keep yourself safe, please click here.