Domestic Violence in Oklahoma
Demand for shelters grows
“If you are hanging on for that baby, you don't have to hang on any more,” Ashleigh Lindsey's mother whispered into her daughter's ear. The baby Lindsey had carried for four months no longer had a heartbeat.
Remembering Diane: A mother’s mission to strengthen protective order law
Barbara Diane Dye filed a protective order against her husband shortly after filing for divorce. Eleven days later, Raymond Dye shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. Diane Dye’s mother has made it her mission to strengthen Oklahoma’s protective order law and try to save others from losing a loved one to domestic violence.
YWCA Oklahoma City raises millions so far in capital campaign for new shelter
High demand for the YWCA Oklahoma City's shelter, coupled with a lack of space, has meant hundreds of women and children have been turned away from the 50-bed facility in recent years.
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August 26, 2012
Tribal domestic violence/sexual assault programs
1. Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Domestic Violence and Family Services Department
Shawnee
275-4030
2. Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
Violence-Free Living Program
Anadarko
(405) 247-9495
3. Cherokee Nation Office of the Attorney General
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August 26, 2012
Barbara Diane Dye filed a protective order against her husband shortly after filing for divorce. Eleven days later, Raymond Dye shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. Diane Dye’s mother has made it her mission to strengthen Oklahoma’s protective order law and try to save others from losing a loved... Read More
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Google Hangout: Roundtable discussion on domestic violence
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Remembering Diane: A mother's mission to strengthen protective order law
Aug 24Barbara Diane Dye filed a protective order against her...
Finding help to escape domestic violence
Aug 24Individuals in an abusive relationship or who have been...
YWCA of Oklahoma City begins capital campaign
Feb 9The YWCA of Oklahoma City is starting a $15 million...
Domestic Abuse Links
- Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic
- Violence and Sexual Assault
- Domestic Violence Organization
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Hotline
- OKC YWCA







