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Causes: Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing
Mission: To provide an atmosphere free from domestic and sexual violence in which survivors can recognize their options to have the opportunity to continue living violence free. To educate our community and systems within it that domestic and sexual violence is primarilty against women and children and is the result of imbalance of power and control. To provide on-going prevention programs and services to reduce the incidents of physical and emotional abuse against partners and children, therefore, creating a healthier environment.
Programs: Twenty four hour domestic violence shelter, services to individuals including rape crisis counseling, family counseling, victim counseling and teen prevention programs. During fiscal year 2017, 86 residents were provided shelter, 115 outreach victims were served and 23 community outreach/awareness events were held.