70 Pageviews Read Stories
Causes: Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing
Mission: To provide support therapy, education, and referral services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other related crimes.
Programs: Sexual assault treatment enhancement - provide counseling, support, medical and legal advocacy, and referral services to victims of sexual assault. The organization served 161 sexual assault survivors (of which 64 were children) and 54 secondary victims, and provided 340 hours of therapy for victims. The organization also provided 2,098 community participants with activities such as awareness, prevention, and systems coordination. The 24 hour crisis hotline provided crisis intervention and information & referrals for 87 calls.
domestic violence - provide programs of legal, medical, and general advocacy, counseling, and safety planning for victims of domestic violence, and provide temporary safe shelter for victims when needed. The organization served 185 victims of domestic violence (dv) survivors (of which 23 were children of dv parents). The 24 hour crisis hotline provided crisis intervention and information & referral to 647 calls.
provide emergency shelter and housing advocacy services for homeless individuals who are victims of domestic violence. The organization provided 1,787 total bed nights, 682 for adults and 1,105 for children during the year. The organization also provides meals and has a large storage of clothing and household goods to help clients fulfill their immediate needs.