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Causes: Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing

Mission: The mission of JBWS is the prevention of domestic violence through the protection and empowerment of the victim, the rehabilitation of family members, the advocacy for social reform to prevent partner violence, and the education of the public about domestic violence and its consequences.

Community Stories

6 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

1

ManipulatedJBwsdad General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

01/02/2024

I tried on multiple occasions to contact JBWS and make a complaint about a resident they have there that’s pretending to be in need. My wife Sasha threatens me when she’s in their custody. Then because it’s marital property I have to let her In. I’m very disappointed at how condescending the lady was on the phone to my complaint. She just wanted her son to have his own room and not do chores so she told half the story and JBWS fell for it. What I don’t understand is how is ok for her to leave him in the shelter while she and our other two kids come live at home? JBWS you should be ashamed of yourselves for not properly doing your due diligence just to say you helped another minority in need. There are people who can actually use the coat you gave my baby that I threw in the trash because he’s not homeless or abused. That’s taking advantage of people which is something I don’t do. She even gave me a dropped pin to the center but across a field so no on would see me or her. The fact that JBWS have people that are sleeping in a car needing a place to stay and they’re willing being used and manipulated just to say they helped another minority. What happened to a child needing his father.? And we just spent a week in Mexico while the kids were home with the babysitter. Once we got back she put her oldest son back at the hotel in bud lake then stayed home with the two kids and i

2

shn00rock Client Served

Rating: 1

11/09/2023

I would give them zero stars if I could. As I called for help, I was greeted like this: "You must understand that you cannot stay at our shelter forever". In 2 months they just threw me out. My case manager did absolutely nothing to find me a place to stay. He would not even tell me if I were qualified for any of their re-housing programs. Every time I asked him a question, he would tell me "I am working on it" ... I was begging for a meeting with a housing program supervisor, but she would not spare 15 minutes of her time to meet with me...Now I am wondering who is writing those positive reviews? And why I do not see that many negative ones? Probably, because women who they threw out with no money and no housing plan, do not have access to the internet. So, they cannot leave a review.

Review from Guidestar

4

9736682131 Client Served

Rating: 1

10/13/2023

I have been sleeping in my car for a month now contacting repeatedly for help. I have a full time job that is the only stability in my life
They found me a shelter one hour & 40 minutes from my job that I declined because of the distance. Now because I declined the placement because of the distance they pretty much not doing anything to help me just consistently telling me nothing is available. I wish I could leave no stars. Because I feel no effort is really being made to help me out of homelessness. Now I’m super depressed and thinking about ending my tenure on this earth. Thank you for NOT helping me when I needed it the most

fam434511 Client Served

Rating: 4

11/03/2021

My family and I are forever grateful for the opportunities offered at JBWS. There are many beautiful life changing memories and the staff I feel are like family to us. We felt we were home and my children even said as much. Even though there were limitations being an out of state client. I felt JBWS was a platform to accomplish a lot of what I needed in advocating for myself and what my family needed. I do however wish that my exit was handled differently. I felt like I had out done my stay and it was very hurtful to feel as though I was being disposed off. I understand it’s a transitional process but safety is a priority none the matter and sometimes there are situations beyond your control that require individual accommodations as in my case. It could have been handled much more delicately in my opinion. And I do hope with others it will from here forth. We must treat clients as individuals with individual needs, unique and requiring sometimes less sometimes more. I am thankful though for the experience and the transition towards my own healing and gaining some stability. It has been a gift in that I gained self love, hope and independence. My children they gained a greater sense of humility, gratitude, compassion and empathy. Lastly I feel they gained a love understanding and respect for the many families, women and unfortunate circumstances that come with exposure to DV. But I do believe it will only help them to have a more open, caring, heart and they to will advocate for peace and equality for all people as a human necessity and right! They can put stigmas on shelters and it may not be ideal but home is where your heart can feel open, expand and grow. For us this shelter made us feel as though home is where your heart is! Thank you

3

lenny112 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/30/2013

This organization provides absolutely life-changing services for women and children in need of a safe supportive environment.

2

adam6259 Former staff

Rating: 4

07/15/2010

It is an extraordinary agency that provides exemplary programs and services for battered women and their children in a comprehensive and holistic fashion.

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