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Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Protection Against Abuse, Suicide Prevention
Mission: Through shelter, education, and advocacy of demestic violence, sexual assault, and resulting homelessness, to achieve a life free from abuse.
Programs: Public services provided: - 24 hour crisis telephone line, emergency shelter/safe house, and resources information & referrals. - emergency and appointment transportation (local locations). - emergency clothing, food, and housing items. - education and prevention classes in-school at the middle and high schools levels. - court advocacy, information, and guidence. - accompanyment by sexual assault task force trained advovcates to hospital for sexual assault victims. - peer support groups. - transitional housing. - public education.