Community Resources

WAVI maintains a comprehensive list of Black Hills community resources that assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and intimate partner stalking. Links are included below. If you would like more information tailored to your specific needs, please contact us.

Local law enforcement resources:

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office
Dispatch : 605-394-2151
Investigations: 605-394-6115

Rapid City Police Department
Dispatch: 605-391-4131
Investigations: 605-391-4134

Box Elder Police Department
605-923-1402

Rapid City Monument Health Emergency
605-755-1000

Oyate Health Center
605-355-2500

 

Downloadable Resources:

Black Hills Community Resources

Disability Community Resources

Youth Crisis Resources

Additional Resources:

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)

Signs of domestic violence

Domestic violence is a systematic pattern of controlling, coercive, and violent behaviors intended to punish, abuse, and ultimately control the thoughts, beliefs, and actions of another.

Signs of domestic violence include:

  • Isolation

  • Threats of suicide

  • Intimidation

  • Destruction of property

  • Insults

  • Denying

  • Hitting

  • Restraining

  • Manipulation

  • Blackmail

  • Minimizing

  • And many more

Some signs of domestic abuse are more subtle than others, which can make it difficult to determine if you are in a dangerous situation. However, domestic violence is about power and control, and even seemingly small signs can point to a much larger issue. At WAVI, we’re here to guide you in assessing your case and coming up with a solution that allows you to safely leave a dangerous situation.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the WAVI crisis line:

888-716-WAVI (9284)

 

Signs of Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is an act of violence and involves nonconsensual or unwanted sexual touching or sexual act. Sexual assault is an expression of anger, power, and aggression. It’s about control and domination, not about sex. Sexual assault is a crime.

Forms of sexual assault:

  • Acquaintance or date rape

  • Marital rape

  • Sexual harassment

  • Indecent exposure

  • Stranger rape

  • Incest

  • Any unwanted sexual contact

  • Child molestation

  • Voyeurism

  • Sex trafficking

If you experience sexual assault CALL 911.

 

Power and Control Wheel

The Power and Control Wheel was created by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, and shows tactics abusers use to keep survivors in a relationship. The Power & Control Wheel lists examples of each form of abuse.