Geographic areas served: Hamilton and surrounding counties
Programs: Prevail, inc. Is dedicated to serving victims of crime and abuse in a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental environment that is meant to empower, educate and strengthen those we serve. By offering these life-saving services, free of charge, we help people move forward to give hope for a life free of violence and fear to provide care and understanding in crisis to help make an easier path in facing life's challenges. Prevail seeks to make positive change happen in individuals and families, in our communities, and in our social systems. Prevail provides crisis intervention services including a 24/7 crisis line to respond to all crisis calls offering information, referrals and emotional support. Advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide on-site response to area hospitals in support of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. In the last year we provided 2,457 instances of crisis intervention. In-person services include an initial meeting with the client to complete an intake which includes a danger assessment, an individual safety plan and a needs assessment. We assisted with 1,361 safety plans last year. Prevail's ongoing services include individual appointments, support groups, protective order assistance, court support, employment services, financial education, cell phone program, transportation to shelter, and assistance with filing violent crime compensation forms. In addition, we offer referrals to community partners such as shelter, food pantries, law enforcement, attorneys, and therapists. Prevail's primary prevention program seeks to reduce the occurrence of intimate partner violence through the promotion of healthy, respectful, nonviolent relationships. This will be accomplished through reducing known risk factors for violence while promoting protective factors.