WHAT WE DO

OUR history

We were formed in 1974, as Women’s House of Refuge, by a group of volunteers working together to provide safety and support to those who experienced domestic violence.

Providing shelter and answering crisis calls in their own homes, these incredible women laid the foundation for what would become Steps to End Domestic Violence.

You might have known us as Women Helping Battered Women, which we became in 1980.

In 2016, we changed our name to Steps to End Domestic Violence. This was done to better reflect the services we provide and the diversity of domestic violence - anyone can be affected, and abuse is much more than a physical act.