I am a former employee from within the shelter. I believe it is important those who are going to a place such as this are treated well, with dignity and respect. Honestly the only good thing about this place was the lower level staff, at least when i was there was very kind supportive and helpful. the humans seeking help at the shelter were incredible, in fact i have never been so inspired by such resilient humans-but that is where the problem begins. the 'participants' honestly arent participating in anything other than a cycle of perpetual trauma due to the shelter's poor location, i was followed and sexually harassed right up to the front gate of the shelter. i also knew many women whom would get harassed each time they would exit and enter the shelter. theyre told they will get assistance getting around but they never do most of the time they have to walk on foot or navigate the bus system. most of em dont have phones. everyone is treated like a sub par human but especially the poorer and the darker and the trans. Especially the trans. theres negligence and down right emotional abuse within the shelter. i could go on and on and on but im hoping im getting my point across. these people deserve better. the management also cares not for the staff and they will burn an employee out and drive them to burnout/relapse/suicide without so much of a bat of the eye so long as they get paid and can take vacations whenever they want. the worst part? the CEO, idk she never bothered to ask my name, or speak with any of the untouchables, when she visited the shelter. my advice to her would be to quit your job. do some soul searching. become a more benevolent human thats dedicated to serving the people because that is the only type of person that should be heading a domestic violence shelter. not someone out to further their own career path as a politican.
CASA provides services to families impacted by domestic violence. Their reach in the community has helped thousands of families and definently saves lives. The staff is the most committed group of people I've had the pleasure of working with and dedication to social change is truly making a difference in our community!