Safe Shelter Services
Safe Shelter offers an integrated, comprehensive system
of programs and services to address the needs of victims of domestic
violence.
Safe Shelter professional staff work the 24-Hour
Crisis Line, in both English and Spanish, providing victims of
domestic violence support and referrals to the Shelter Program, law
enforcement, our counseling staff or to other providers in the community.
The Shelter Program offers
women in violent and abusive relationships sanctuary and safety, education
about the dynamics of domestic violence, information about their rights,
time to build strength and develop a plan of action, referrals to community
resources, and support in achieving personal goals. The Shelter Program
provides children with a safe place to talk and the tools to build self-esteem.
The Outreach Program provides
in-person advocacy, law enforcement and criminal justice system coordination,
individual and support group counseling, transitional housing case management,
and domestic violence and victim’s rights information. Trained
counselors provide peer counseling in individual and group settings
and case management to women victims of domestic violence. Women are
assisted in developing realistic safety plans, building self-esteem
and enhancing their own strengths through supportive services and referrals.
Safe Shelter’s Children's Program
focuses on breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse, by teaching
children non-violent ways of communication and providing a safe place
for children to address the impact of the violence they have witnessed.
In both group and individual settings with counselors, children are
taught non-violent conflict resolution skills, ways to stay safe during
violent family outbursts and ways to find support in school and in the
community.
Safe Shelter’s Legal Advocacy
Program provides legal advocacy for victims, assistance with
temporary and permanent protection orders, and monthly legal clinics
to the community.
Safe Shelter’s Community and
School Education Program educates the community regarding domestic
violence in a variety of forums. Information is provided on recognizing
domestic violence, assisting those who are involved in violent relationships,
addressing violence through alternative and preventative strategies,
and community resources available to assist victims.
About
Safe Shelter
