Enraged? Here’s How to Make a Difference

Kane, Varlamov, Voynov, all reprehensible cases of DV (or possible rape) in the NHL. It’s disgusting that the league has chosen not to take a stand on these issues, but we the fans still can help.

Below is a list of shelters and services for victims of domestic violence and rape in the Bay Area. Sharks fans, if you want to channel your rage into a donation, these links will help you make a difference locally.

I have not personally vetted all these orgs, simply complied the links. I HAVE vetted Next Door, which is a shelter assisting DV victims in San Jose. You can donate to them here. Sharks fans looking to donate in the team’s backyard can start there.

As always, http://hockeyfightsdv.tumblr.com/ is a great place to start AND make a pledge to help raise money to stop DV. You can still love hockey and help victims. Be sure to check them out.

This is a list of all domestic violence organizations statewide: http://www.cpedv.org/domestic-violence-organizations-california

Serving SF/Greater Bay Area, and bilingual in Spanish is http://www.womaninc.org/ 

Ruby’s Place provides shelter for women in need, including those suffering from domestic violence: http://www.rubysplace.org/shelterWomen.htm

Building Futures provides housing and DV services to women and their children: http://www.bfwc.org/domestic_violence_housing.php

YWCA Silicon Valley provides help to rape and DV victims in the greater San Jose area: http://ywca-sv.org/programs/SN/

W.O.M.A.N. Inc. provides services and a 24 hour support line (also in Spanish): http://www.womaninc.org/

San Francisco Women Against Rape provides rape victims with support and resources, including a 24 hour hotline: http://www.sfwar.org/resources.html

SF Asian Women’s Shelter http://www.sfaws.org/ 

There are many more out there, including others in your area. Please check the comprehensive list at the top for more information on organizations near you.

Let’s tell the NHL where we stand with more than just tweets. They need to address the problems with rape and DV culture that exist within the league/sport in general. Victims are fans too, and they deserve to be treated with respect.

You can also contact the NHL directly at:

National Hockey League 1185 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor New York, NY 10036