Women's Information Service

The wise crisis and advocacy program provides a free and confidential response to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking. The program includes a 24-hour crisis line, safety planning resources, emergency shelter options, housing and legal assistance, court and law enforcement advocacy, hospital accompaniment and peer support groups. During the year ended june 30, 2023, wise provided advocacy support to 1,333 victims.

The wise prevention and education program offers trainings, classes, events and comprehensive online and printed resources to children, youth, professionals and community adults to share Information and expand understanding regarding gender-based violence. Wise develops prevention curriculums for children and teens that focus on building knowledge, skills, and behaviors that encourage safe, healthy, and respectful relationships. Wise also provides trainings to medical, legal, and law enforcement professionals on the complex issues related to trauma and violence and their impact on victims. Additionally, wise's prevention and education program uses social media, radio programming, community events, and other venues and sources to engage the community in learning more about gender-based violence. During the year ended june 30, 2023, wise delivered 776 presentations and reached 6,103 youth and adult community members including professionals.

The wise multi-disciplinary interview and training center (mitc) works collaboratively with community partners to assist in the criminal investigation and prosecution of felony-level domestic violence crimes. Mitc provides forensic experiential trauma interviews (feti) for survivors, offers training and consultation to law enforcement on trauma-informed investigative processes, and cultivates expert witnesses to testify in criminal case proceedings.