KSL Investigates: Separating your phone line from domestic violence abusers

Dave and Dujanovic

The phone is a lifeline in cases of domestic violence -- but what happens if you have a difficult time keeping your phone number and separating your line from an abuser? Courtney Johns, KSL Investigative Reporter, looked into a new law that supports survivors in this situation, and if phone providers are following it.

Domestic violence resources

If you or someone you know is going through abuse, help is available.

• The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition operates a confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic abuse hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

• Resources are also available online at the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition website. https://udvc.org/

Utah Domestic Violence Coalition End domestic violence in Utah through advocacy, education, collaboration, and leadership. We connect survivors to resources 24/7: 1-800-897-LINK (5465). udvc.org

• YWCA Women in Jeopardy program: 801-537-8600

• Utah’s statewide child abuse and neglect hotline: [phone]-DCFS (3237)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone]