ACCORDING TO A UCLA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEY, NEARLY 11 MILLION ADULT CALIFORNIANS KNOW A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FOR THESE VICTIMS, WIRELESS PHONES CAN BE THE ONLY WAY TO REACH EMERGENCY SERVICES OR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THE VERIZON WIRELESS HOPELINE PROGRAM PROVIDES THIS SUPPORT, ACCORDING TO KEN MUCHE OF VERIZON WIRELESS.