Our Story

One address. Generations of violence. A different legacy.

1442 was a family home passed down through generations. It was also a home with a long history of domestic violence, one that founder Nastasia Freeman experienced firsthand.

Growing up in that home meant living with fear, uncertainty, and the feeling of being trapped in circumstances she had no control over. As a child, leaving wasn't an option. She depended on the very environment she needed protection from, without the resources or independence to change her circumstances. Those experiences shaped her understanding of how difficult it can be to find safety when the choices available to you are limited.

Years later, Nastasia inherited the same home where she had spent her childhood. By then, she had a life and relationships of her own. But domestic violence became part of her story again, this time within her own intimate relationship. Inside those same walls, she survived a nearly fatal act of violence.

The home had passed through generations, and so had the violence.

In the aftermath, Nastasia began her own healing journey with the support of advocates, therapists, physicians, and others who helped her navigate life after violence. Their support made a difference not only in her ability to survive, but in her ability to heal. For someone who had grown up feeling trapped and without the means to change her circumstances, experiencing what meaningful support could provide gave her a different understanding of what recovery could look like.

Those experiences became the foundation for Project 1442.

The organization takes its name from the address where generations of violence occurred. Not to memorialize the violence or the pain associated with it, but to redefine what that address represents. What was once a place marked by generations of abuse now stands for advocacy, support, and the opportunity to break the cycle of violence.

As a survivor and licensed psychotherapist, Nastasia brings both lived experience and clinical understanding to the organization's mission. She recognizes the importance of having someone who listens, takes survivors seriously, advocates for their safety, and helps them access the resources they need.

Project 1442 grew from both sides of that experience: knowing what it feels like to need support and understanding what becomes possible when that support is available.

It is rooted in the belief that survivors deserve more than the opportunity to escape violence. They deserve the support and resources to heal, rebuild, and reclaim their lives.

Domestic violence shaped my life.

Surviving it shaped this initiative.

What I inherited, I rebuilt.

— Nastasia Freeman, Licensed Psychotherapist
Founder, Project 1442

Our Mission

To strengthen support for survivors of domestic violence through advocacy, education, community connection, and access to trauma-informed mental health resources.

Project 1442 works to expand access to meaningful support, increase public awareness, and encourage more informed and compassionate responses to domestic violence.

We recognize that the effects of abuse do not necessarily end when the violence stops. Recovery often involves rebuilding safety, trust, identity, relationships, and independence.

Our mission extends beyond helping survivors find safety. It is about supporting their ability to rebuild, reclaim their independence, and create lives beyond violence.

Our Areas of Focus

Project 1442 supports survivors of domestic violence through four interconnected areas focused on access to resources, community support, education, and advocacy.

I. Trauma-Informed Mental Health

Supporting survivors through access to mental health resources, trauma-informed education, and connections to specialized care that address the lasting psychological and relational effects of domestic violence. Our focus includes complex trauma, PTSD, attachment, emotional safety, identity, boundaries, and the challenges survivors may experience as they navigate recovery and rebuild their lives.

II. Survivor Support & Community

Connecting survivors with resources, supportive communities, and opportunities for connection that respect their safety, dignity, and autonomy. This area encompasses survivor resources, peer support, community programs, survivor-centered initiatives, and connections to organizations and services that help individuals navigate life during and after domestic violence.

III. Education & Awareness

Providing accessible education and resources that increase understanding of domestic violence, coercive control, psychological abuse, trauma responses, and the barriers survivors encounter. Our educational efforts support survivors, families, professionals, and communities in recognizing abuse, understanding its impact, responding more effectively, and challenging harmful misconceptions.

IV. Advocacy & Community Response

Advocating for survivor-centered approaches to domestic violence through public awareness, education, community engagement, and collaboration. Our efforts focus on strengthening community responses, encouraging trauma-informed practices, amplifying survivor experiences, and promoting greater awareness of the resources and support survivors need.

Understanding Domestic Violence

Abuse is not always visible. Its impact is not always understood.

Domestic violence extends beyond physical harm. It can involve coercive control, emotional and psychological abuse, financial exploitation, intimidation, isolation, stalking, sexual violence, and threats.

These patterns can gradually undermine a person's independence, sense of safety, relationships, and ability to make decisions freely.

The effects can persist long after a survivor leaves an abusive environment.

Understanding domestic violence requires recognizing both the circumstances that make leaving difficult and the lasting impact that can follow.

Project 1442 is committed to expanding that understanding through education, advocacy, and survivor-centered support.

Challenging Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions about domestic violence can create additional barriers for survivors seeking safety and support.

"If someone really wanted to leave, they would."

Leaving an abusive relationship can involve serious safety risks alongside financial, emotional, legal, housing, and parenting challenges. Separation can also be one of the most dangerous periods for a survivor.

"Domestic violence only affects certain people."

Domestic violence occurs across communities, professions, income levels, cultures, genders, and backgrounds. No demographic is immune.

"If there is no physical violence, it is not abuse."

Coercive control, intimidation, isolation, financial abuse, and psychological manipulation can have serious and lasting consequences, even without visible injuries.

Education helps challenge the assumptions that silence survivors and allows communities to respond with greater understanding.

Supporting a Survivor

Support begins with listening, believing, and respecting autonomy.

Survivors deserve to be heard without judgment, pressure, or blame.

Meaningful support recognizes that every survivor's circumstances are different. Decisions about safety, relationships, and recovery can be complex, and survivors should remain at the center of those decisions.

Families, friends, professionals, and community members can help by listening, respecting boundaries, offering practical support, and connecting survivors with qualified resources when appropriate.

Sometimes support begins with three simple words:

I believe you.

Resources

Access to information, support, and community resources matters.

Whether you are experiencing domestic violence, supporting someone who is, or navigating recovery after abuse, knowing where to turn can make a meaningful difference.

Project 1442 encourages survivors and their support systems to explore resources that address immediate safety, emotional well-being, legal concerns, and long-term recovery.

Available resources include:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Confidential support, safety planning, and connections to domestic violence services.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Crisis support for individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.

• Domestic Violence Shelters & Advocacy Organizations: Assistance with safety, shelter, advocacy, and community-based services.

• Trauma-Informed Mental Health Resources: Connections to professionals and organizations specializing in trauma and recovery.

• Legal & Community Assistance: Resources addressing protective orders, housing, financial concerns, and other needs associated with domestic violence.

Seeking support does not require having every decision figured out. Resources are available for people at different stages of their experiences.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services.

Volunteer With Us

Be part of changing what comes after violence.

Supporting survivors takes more than one person, one profession, or one organization. It takes individuals willing to contribute their time, knowledge, skills, and compassion toward creating meaningful change.

Project 1442 welcomes individuals who share our commitment to supporting survivors, expanding access to resources, increasing awareness, and strengthening community responses to domestic violence.

Ways to Get Involved

Survivor Resources & Community Support

Help organize resources, support community initiatives, and contribute to efforts that connect survivors with appropriate services and supportive networks.

Education & Awareness

Assist with educational materials, public awareness campaigns, community outreach, and initiatives that increase understanding of domestic violence and its lasting effects.

Advocacy & Outreach

Support efforts that promote survivor-centered practices, challenge harmful misconceptions, and encourage more informed community responses to domestic violence.

Professional Skills & Specialized Support

Contribute professional knowledge and experience in areas such as mental health, social work, law, communications, nonprofit operations, fundraising, and community engagement.

Organizational & Event Support

Assist with planning, coordination, administrative projects, community events, and activities that help advance Project 1442's mission.

Who Can Volunteer?

You do not need a professional background in domestic violence advocacy to make a meaningful contribution.

We welcome individuals from a variety of backgrounds who share our values and are committed to approaching this work with compassion, respect, and an understanding of survivor autonomy.

Volunteer opportunities are based on organizational needs, relevant experience, training, and the safety and confidentiality requirements of each role.

Whether you bring professional expertise, community connections, or a willingness to contribute your time, there may be a place for you in this work.

Your time, skills, and willingness to help can become part of someone else's opportunity to rebuild.

Get Involved

One address became a mission. Together, we can extend its reach.

Project 1442 was founded on the belief that the legacy of violence does not have to define what comes next.

Through volunteer involvement, community partnerships, education, and advocacy, we work to create more opportunities for survivors to access the understanding, resources, and support they deserve.

There are many ways to contribute to this mission. Whether through your time, professional expertise, community connections, or support for our initiatives, your involvement can help extend our reach.

Join us