<\/span><\/h2>\nThis FAQ addresses questions regarding Pathways to Safety International, a former crisis center supporting Americans experiencing interpersonal and gender-based violence abroad.<\/p>\n
What services did Pathways to Safety International provide?<\/h3>\n
Pathways to Safety International offered vital crisis support to American citizens facing interpersonal and gender-based violence while living or traveling abroad. This support was available to both civilian and military populations, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation. Their services were designed to provide life-saving assistance in various situations of violence.<\/p>\n
How could individuals access Pathways’ services before May 2019?<\/h3>\n
Prior to May 2019, Pathways offered readily accessible, international, toll-free support through AT&T USADirect\u00ae. Users accessed the service by dialing the AT&T USADirect access code followed by the center’s toll-free number: 833-SAFE-833 (833-723-3833). This 24\/7 phone line provided immediate assistance.<\/p>\n
Why is the 24\/7 phone line no longer operational?<\/h3>\n
The 24\/7 toll-free phone line ceased operation in May 2019 due to the termination of US Department of Justice funding.<\/p>\n
How can I access support from Pathways now?<\/h3>\n
While the 24\/7 phone line is closed, crisis support remains available via email at crisis@pathwaystsafety.org. Please note that email response times may differ from the immediacy of a phone line.<\/p>\n
What happened to the funding for Pathways to Safety International?<\/h3>\n
Funding from the US Department of Justice, which supported the 24\/7 operation of the crisis center, was terminated. This resulted in the closure of the phone line.<\/p>\n
How many Americans could potentially benefit from services like those provided by Pathways?<\/h3>\n
The need for such services is substantial. In 2015, the US State Department estimated that 9 million American civilians lived abroad, with an additional 80 million traveling internationally annually. The US Department of Defense also reported approximately 175,000 military personnel and their families stationed overseas. These numbers highlight the large potential audience for crisis support services for Americans abroad.<\/p>\n
What is the significance of the closure of the 24\/7 phone line?<\/h3>\n
The loss of the 24\/7 phone line represents a significant gap in readily available support for vulnerable Americans overseas. The immediate accessibility of a phone line is crucial in crisis situations, and its closure is a considerable setback.<\/p>\n
Is there any ongoing advocacy for reinstating services?<\/h3>\n
The discontinuation of this vital service underscores the need for continued advocacy and funding for organizations providing critical support to Americans facing violence abroad. The future of such services depends heavily on securing adequate and consistent funding. (Note: specific details on current advocacy efforts are not available within the provided information.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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