There are more than 100 partners and service providers in Indiana working to end domestic violence in Indiana, the majority of which are situated in the Central Indiana area. Emergency shelters, such as the Julian Center in Indianapolis, provide the initial avenue for women to exit an abusive relationship. In addition, Central Indiana is home to four programs that provide transitional housing for victims of domestic violence: Alternatives, Inc., Coburn Place Safe Haven, The Julian Center, and Sheltering Wings. Transitional Housing gives women a safe place to make the long-term changes necessary to become self-sufficient and never return to their abuser. Multiple organizations also operate crisis lines to guide victims to immediate safety and long-term supportive services. From The State of Domestic Violence by The Domestic Violence Network.