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Domestic Violence Services
Domestic Violence Advocacy-
The Women’s Center has full-time and volunteer advocates available to
support victims of domestic violence. Our advocates are trained and
certified DV counselors and can meet you where you are, responding to the
needs you wish to have met. We offer a safe space for women and children to
talk about the challenges and barriers that impact their lives.
24-hour Hotline-Bilingual,
county-wide, 24-hour, toll-free domestic violence hotline. Advocates are
trained to provide support to women who have experienced abusive
relationships, children who have been impacted by domestic violence, teens,
family members, friends, professionals who work with families impacted by
domestic violence, and concerned community members.
Legal Advocacy- Our
advocates are trained to support women in navigating the legal system. We
provide assistance with restraining orders, family law matters, court
accompaniment, and legal referrals
Drop-In Support Groups-
We offer free, peer-led, empowerment based support groups for omen impacted
by domestic violence. Our groups are drop-in and confidential. Our
facilitators provide a safe space for women to listen and share their
experiences. We also provide women with the opportunity to learn from one
another. They are not alone. We offer day-time and evening f\groups. Free
childcare is provided. Please call during busines hours for more
information.
Brown Bag Lunch Series- The
Brown Bag Lunch Guest Series is a recurring set of 8 weekly workshops in
support of women who have experienced domestic violence. Based on input from
participants, the series attempts to foster skills for re-entering the
workplace and school, and in strengthening interpersonal relationships.
Education and Training- We believe that education is the most effective prevention method. We provide education and training for schools, the public service sector, and in the community as a whole. Through outreach and education it is our goal to create a community with zero tolerance for domestic violence.
Moms and Kids Club-
The Mom’s and Kid’s Club is a twelve-week parenting class for moms and
kids impacted by domestic violence. The program aims to rebuild the
relationship between mom and child that has been torn apart by the abuse.
Moms meet together while the children meet in age appropriate groups with
one-on-one facilitator support.
Resources
and Referrals- Resources and referrals are a vital part of our support
and services. There are many wonderful services in our community and we take
our referrals both to the center and to other agencies very seriously. We
believe it takes an entire community to support a family, and we believe
collaboration and seamless services are the key to helping families thrive.
Safe
Homes- Rooms, apartments, granny units provided by community members so
battered women and children have safe shelter.
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