Main Office
Call: 414-276-1911
24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline
Call: 414-933-2722 | Text: 414-877-8100
Main Office
Call: 414-276-1911
24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline
Call: 414-933-2722 | Text: 414-877-8100
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger!
Talk to someone about your experiences in your relationship. Being isolated increases your risk.
People who reach out for help are more likely to survive, even if they remain in their relationship.
In the U.S., at least 1/3 of domestic violence-related murders had no reported history of physical abuse.
Domestic violence-related homicide victims are often isolated from friends and family, contributing to surprise or suddenness expressed by others.
“I had no idea anything was wrong.”
It is not uncommon for the homicide to be the first, only, and last act of physical abuse.
When you call Sojourner, we will not tell you what to do — your decisions are your own.
We will:
If you don’t call Sojourner, please find help elsewhere.
In case of an emergency, call 911.
If they threaten to kill you, believe them.
Sojourner Advocates can help you work with law enforcement to stay safe and understand your rights.
Domestic violence impacts people of all races, creeds, genders, zip codes and economic statuses.
You have many options when seeking help.
Consider contacting a trusted friend, a local faith-based organization or visit We Are Here MKE for information about culturally specific resources throughout Milwaukee.
If you are outside of the Milwaukee area, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline to find help near you.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
TTY: (800) 787-3224
You cannot force someone you love to get help. You can:
It is not helpful (or safe) to:
If you have harmed – or are afraid you might harm – your partner or your family, please seek help. It is never OK to hurt others.
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, it’s important to get help. Addressing the cause of your behavior will take time, but if you want a healthy relationship, you need to make the commitment.
The Alma Center works to heal, transform and address the unresolved pain of trauma that fuels the continuation of cycles of violence, abuse and dysfunction in families and communities.
They work primarily with men at-risk or those involved in the criminal justice system, with a particular focus on men who have a history of domestic violence. Learn more at almacenter.org.
Sojourner is the most comprehensive provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin.
Our 53-bed shelter provides safety and stability for survivors of domestic violence. On-site Advocates walk with survivors on their journey of healing and rebuilding their lives.
We offer support to survivors as they file police reports and restraining orders and connect them with needed services and resources.
Within our innovative Family Peace Center building, survivors can easily access legal, healthcare and social services provided by 13 community partners, including the Milwaukee Police Department, Children’s Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Schools — all located together under one roof.
Sojourner has been designated the 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline for the City of Milwaukee and outlying communities since 1986. Staff and volunteers speak directly with victims from the scene of domestic violence incidents investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department and 18 suburban police departments in situations that are subsequently reviewed for criminal charges by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office.
Call: (414) 933-2722
Text: (414) 877-8100
Operating since 1978, our 53-bed 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 (414) 933-2722 or text (414) 877-8100 and take the first step toward building a violence-free life.
Sojourner Family Peace Center
619 W. Walnut Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Main Office: (414) 276-1911
The entrance to the parking lot is on 7th Street, just south of Walnut Street. Parking is free. Street parking also is available.
The facility is locked at all times. Visitors must use the intercom system located at the entrances off Walnut Street and the parking lot.
