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ex-husband’s rape and abuse nearly 2 years ago.
ex-husband’s rape and abuse nearly 2 years ago.
“The fact that I was able to be seen right away was amazing. Nice, kind, and knowledgeable staff. Explained things well and made this process easier.”
Free and confidential assistance 24 hours a day/7 days a week
For survivors of:
- Domestic Violence
- Dating Violence
- Rape/Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Human Trafficking
- Abuse in Later Life
About Us
The mission of the Abused Adult Resource Center is to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by establishing and maintaining a program which will provide temporary shelter, crisis intervention, prevention, education, support and hope as a vision to eliminate violence.
The Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC) has been helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault for more than 40 years. Serving south central North Dakota, we provide emergency support, crisis intervention, temporary shelter, food, counseling, and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Our goal is to help our clients and their families find hope through a life free from abuse. We also enjoy working with our communities to create an awareness and sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault issues, establishing programs that aim to break the cycle of abuse.
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Individuals with disabilities are at an increased risk for domestic violence, and all non-fatal violent crime. Survivors with disabilities who are also LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) have an increased risk for harm and additional roadblocks and/or hesitations reaching out for support. To decrease additional harm caused to these communities, we must make sure that support and response personnel are trained to better recognize and understand the unique challenges faced by survivors with disabilities.
Below are a few organizations in the Bismarck/Mandan area to connect with to support individuals with disabilities:
• For Domestic Violence related concerns: Abused Adult Resource Center (701-222-8370)
• A multitude of support, intervention, education, and screening services: ND Health and Human Services (701-328-8930)
• Equipment loans, medical/medication support, home and vehicle accessibility, screening, referrals: NDAD (701-751-0739)
Deck resources:
DOJ Bureau of Justice Statistics: Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009–2019 (2021) bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/capd0919st.pdf
The association between disability and intimate partner violence in the United States (2015):
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279715001271?via%3Dihub
Sanctuary for Families, The Links Between Disability & Domestic Violence (2022): sanctuaryforfamilies.org/disability-domestic-violence/
Disability Action Center NW, INC, Domestic Violence and People with Disabilities: What to Know, Why It Matters, and How to Help: dacnw.org/domestic-violence-and-people-with-disabilities-what-to-know-why-it-matters-and-how-to-h…
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In 2025, advocacy centers across North Dakota served 6,218 new victims of domestic violence. In a single-day count, 344 people were receiving services from an advocate.
The true number is higher. Many cases go unreported, and not every survivor knows help is available.
If you or someone you know needs support, free and confidential help is here in south central North Dakota.
Find resources at abusedadultresourcecenter.com/get-help or call our 24-hour crisis line at 1-866-341-7009.
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Another Tuesday, another perfect day to thrift at Seeds of Hope Thrift Store and get 10% off by wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
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