Home should be a place of love, safety, and comfort. For many, home is anything but safe. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. October is designated as a time to become aware of the signs, to share knowledge, and to speak up against Domestic Abuse which includes violence, threats, terror, economic abuse, intimidation, and may involve children.
Some forms of violence are not as evident as others. Many victims suffer in silence and even become numb and feel helpless. Knowing and discussing the signs of domestic abuse is a start in affecting change.
Safety Resources
Mobile Apps for People Concerned with Safety and Security
Circle of 6 is an app to alert friends when they’re in a threatening situation. Two taps will send out one of three predetermined text messages to 6 contacts and an address and map of your exact location. The App also contains pre-programmed hotline numbers such as 911. Circle of 6 is the winner of the Department of Health and Human Services / White House “Apps Against Abuse” Challenge.
BSafe is a personal safety alarm app that sends an emergency message and GPS map link of your location to your chosen contacts “Guardians” with a single button, who can respond. Subscription includes real-time GPS tracking and Alarm Activation.
1Title-Secured Loans, Secured LOCs and Title Pawns: Maximum loan amount in Tennessee is $6,500, assuming customer qualifies for and accepts both the Pledge max of $2,500 and Secured LOC max of $4,000. Minimum loan amount for title-secured loans in South Carolina is $601.
Must present valid government issued ID and be at least 18 years of age (19 in Alabama). Account approval requires satisfaction of all eligibility requirements, including a credit inquiry, a military “covered borrower” check, a motor vehicle appraisal and a title review. Line of Credit (“LOC”) customers are subject to a periodic collateral review to maintain credit limit. Proof of income documentation and ability to repay analysis is required in some Texas locations. Funded amounts vary by state, store, product, or based on the results of an ability to repay analysis. Certain other eligibility requirements and terms & conditions apply.
2Personal Unsecured Loans/LOCs: Unsecured loan amounts and products not available in all stores/states. First time maximum for new personal loan customers varies by state, and customers may not be eligible for the maximum funded amount on their first loan. Higher amounts may be available for return borrowers with good account management history. In-Store: In-person application not available in the state of Idaho at this time. Account approval requires satisfaction of all eligibility requirements, including a credit inquiry. Bring in active bank account details (dated within the last 60 days),and a valid government-issued ID to apply. If your bank account statement does not show recurring income deposits, you will need to also bring in proof of income, like a paystub, from within the last 60 days. In NV, proof of gross monthly income is required in addition to a bank statement. In AZ, a valid AZ motor vehicle registration in your name is also required. Min $601 in SC. Without SSN or ITIN, max loan amount is $350. Online: If you do not have an SSN, please visit us in store to apply. Additional items required for eligibility, including: a valid and active email address and telephone number, and a valid SSN. You must also reside in a state in which we do business (currently AZ, SC and TX). Min $610 in SC. Certain other terms and conditions may apply. Online personal loans are facilitated by TitleMax, and applicants will be redirected to a different domain to apply.
– Funds distributed via ACH to the borrower’s debit card, Dash® Prepaid Card or MoneyGram® (when/where available). The Prepaid Technologies Mastercard Prepaid Card is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. The card may be used everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted.
– In Georgia, TitleBucks offers Title Pawns.
– In Tennessee, TitleBucks offers title pledges and secured Lines of Credit (“LOC”). Only one LOC account allowed per customer, inclusive of other lenders. LOC customers are subject to a periodic income (and collateral, if applicable) review/validation. Refinancing is not available for the Tennessee Pledge product.
– TitleMax of Texas, Inc. d/b/a TitleBucks and TitleMax Online of Texas, Inc., d/b/a TitleMax act as Credit Services Organizations to assist customers in obtaining a loan through an unaffiliated third-party lender. Please see store associate for details. Please see Texas Schedule of All Fees. TitleBucks does not offer pawn loans or pawn transactions in Texas.
– TitleMax®, TitleBucks®, and InstaLoan®, are not considered competitors. Please see a store associate for details.
