SafeSpace

Operating an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. The shelters provides rooms for families with children and babies, kitchens, playrooms, meeting rooms, and facilities for safeguarding those seeking shelter from domestic violence. There are experienced staff to talk to who understand domestic violence issues and direct victims to programs that will help start a new life. Safespace by the numbers for the year: safe emercency shelter nights: 14,392 hours of direct service to clients: 7,274 detailed safety plans: 5,914 hotline calls: 4,626

General program operations

Outreach and advoacy for victims of domestic violence. Court advocacy is also provided to assist with the process of obtaining an injunction for protection against domestic violence by a bar certified Safespace attorney. The attorney educates participants as to courtroom protocols and assists them with completing paperwork (county clerk permitting). The attorney attends the injunction hearing and supports the participant through the legal process. Outreach advocacy programs are available to victims of domestic violence and their dependents who are not requesting residential shelter services. Participants are offered the opportunity to attend both group and individualized advocacy, develop safety and action plans which assists them in staying safe and setting personal goals.