Safe Avenues

Programs: Domestic violence victim advocacy services are offered to primary and secondary victims who need safety and support. Advocacy includes access to a 24 hour crisis line, information and referral, safety planning, transportation to safety, and assistance with civil, criminal and family court remedies. Domestic violence victim supports groups are conducted in english and spanish. Sexual violence victim advocacy services are provided to primary and secondary victims of sexual violence. Advocacy includes support through a 24 hour crisis line, support groups, crisis intervention, short-term emotional support, assistance in securing services, information and referral, assistance to survivors during medical procedures including the evidentiary exam, and support during civil, criminal, and family court proceedings.

harmony visitation center (hvc) provides a safe and comfortable setting where children can visit with non-custodial parents. Through supervised visits, semi-supervised visits, and monitored exchanges, hvc staff works to bridge a gap in the service system and allow children and their families to cross from turmoil and separation to safety and reunification, while being strengthened and supported.

the criminal justice intervention (cji) program provides advocacy services to victims of domestic assault whose abusers are charged by the criminal justice system. Cji program also provides training related to best practices in domestic violence responses to professionals within the criminal justice system, assists with criminal justice system policy development, and monitors the criminal justice systems responses to domestic assaults.