National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hannah Waite-Santibanez has extensive experience in the field of domestic violence support and hotline services. Currently serving as Digital Services Manager at the National Domestic Violence Hotline since October 2013, Hannah also supervises advocates at loveisrespect, the National Dating Abuse Helpline. Previous roles include Shelter Advocate at The Hope Alliance, where management of a shelter for domestic violence victims and crisis advocacy were key responsibilities, and Pricing Specialist at Gap Inc./Old Navy, where leadership and operational management were essential. An internship at the District Attorney's Office involved language support and clerical tasks. Hannah holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sociology from Texas State University and an Associate Degree from Austin Community College.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For more than 25 years, the National Domestic Violence Hotline has answered the call - over 6 million calls, chats, and texts to date - of those affected by relationship abuse. As the only 24/7/365 national service provider offering services via call, chat, and text, we work to shine a light on domestic violence by supporting and advocating for survivors, providing hope in times of crisis, and promoting healthy relationships for all. The Hotline provides confidential, one-on-one support to each caller/chatter/texter, offering crisis intervention, options for next steps, and direct connection to sources for immediate safety. Our comprehensive database holds more than 5,000 agencies and resources in communities all across the country. Bilingual advocates are on hand to speak with callers, and our Language Line offers translations in over 200 languages. The Hotline is also an excellent source of help for concerned friends, family, co-workers and others seeking information and guidance on how to help someone they know. We work to educate communities all over through events, campaigns, and dynamic partnerships. Today, The Hotline is continuing to grow and explore new avenues of service. love is respect, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Break the Cycle, is a peer-to-peer resource for questions about dating and healthy relationships. Teens and young adults can reach us 24/7 by phone (1-866-331-9474), online chat at loveisrespect.org, or by texting "loveis" to 22522. Our highly trained advocates are also available to parents, teachers, organizations and others concerned about dating violence and abuse.