Domestic Violence Program

To aid clients who are victims of Domestic Violence in crisis situations needing temporary housing utilizing our shelter where 31 beds are available for support. Shelter advocates ensure immediate safety and provide urgent necessities. Services to 185 individuals (99 adults/86 children)served through our Domestic Violence shelter or other temporary housing arrangements utilizing 8,788 bed nights, or 47.5 nights on average. We used 24 volunteers who provided 11,185 volunteer hours in providing various services.

To aid clients in crisis situations needing a court advocate because they are victims of Domestic Violence. Our Program's court advocates review legal options, assist with filing orders of protection, and help throughout the court process. During the fiscal year 1,494 clients have been assisted with the order of protection and court advocacy processes. Clients were served through service and counseling, including legal and criminal/civil justice advocacy services.

To aid clients in crisis situations needing counseling and general services as victims of Domestic Violence. Sexual assault advocates provide information and offer assistance and emotional support through medical or legal processes. Counselors provide a healing environment to help people recover from Domestic Violence and sexual assault. Individual counseling is offered to those victims of recent abuse or assault. Support groups are provided operating on 8-week schedules throughout the year. During the fiscal year 3,235 clients have been served. 1,972 clients served through walk in visits for those seeking service and counseling, including legal services; and 1,263 clients assisted through the crisis hotline through phone calls. We used 24 volunteers who provided 11,185 volunteer hours in providing various services. We hold training and community education presentations available to the general population.