Women's Center for Advancement

The wca prioritizes the safety of victims of violence. Wca provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking including a 24-hour hotline, safety planning, assistance with protection orders, emergency shelter, and 24/7 in-person response to area hospitals who are treating victims. Wca also provides professional services including short-term counseling by licensed clinicians, support groups and pro-bono legal services related to family and immigration law.

Violence prevention is another area of focus for the wca. Wca prevention staff provide training on domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking to the community. Prevention staff also provide a structured empowerment program for grade school individuals.

Assistance is also provided to help victims attain long term independence. Wca provides longer term services to help survivors remove the barriers to self-sufficiency including one on one case management and classes that address life skills, financial literacy, job readiness, resume writing and interview skills.