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- EIN 59-1592524
- (954) 760-9800
- Po Box 50187 Lighthouse Pt FL 33074-0187 USA
- www.womenindistress.org
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Causes: Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing
Mission: To stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. The organization is the only state of florida certified domestic violence center in broward county. The organization provides a wide array of services which includes emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, case management, counseling, child assessment, safety planning and advocacy. The organization also provides law enforcement training, professional training and community education.
Programs: Residential services - to provide safe temporary emergency housing for victims of domestic violence and their dependents. The emergency shelter has a capacity of up to 132 beds. Supportive services are also available at the shelter, including individual and group counseling sessions on the dynamics of domestic violence, advocacy, crisis counseling and referrals. In addition, the program also provides food, clothing, child care assistance and other services. Respite services are available to supervise children while the parent/guardian is receiving services. Family outings and activities are also offered occasionally. Services are obtained through the 24-hour crisis line.
outreach services - to provide victims of domestic violence and their dependents with support counseling on the dynamics of domestic violence, crisis counseling, and engaging in other supportive activities as appropriate. Domestic violence victims are also provided case management, referrals, documentation of abuser patterns and safety plans. Outreach services are also available on a limited basis at satellite offices and partner agencies. Respite services are available to supervise children while the parent/guardian is receiving services.
prevention and education services - the organization maintains ongoing outreach efforts to educate broward county's residents about the dynamics, definitions and impact of intimate partner violence in the community and the people they serve. The organization provides prevention, education and awareness to youth and adults so they may better understand how bullying and intimate partner violence perpetuate themselves, the effects on family members, school community and society as a whole, intervention and prevention methods, and the programs and services available at the organization. Training and prevention is provided to help youth and community members recognize the warning signs of intimate partner violence and understand its impact on families and society. Creating change among attitudes, beliefs and behaviors surrounding intimate partner violence is critical so the community can appropriately refer victims for assistance and increase the possibility of early intervention and prevention.