Nonprofit OrganizationsFamily Violence Shelters

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TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR BATTERED VICTIMS WHILE KEEPING THE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN TOGETHER AS A COHESIVE UNIT. WHILE AT THE SHELTER, THE VICTIMS RECEIVE ADVOCACY AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST THEM IN MAKING LONG TERM DECISIONS IN A PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT. SUCH SERVICES INCLUDE DISCUSSIONS OF LEGAL ALTERNATIVES AND ASSISTANCE IN SECURING ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL SERVICES, HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT. ADVOCACY AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED ON AN OUTREACH BASIS TO FURTHER ASSIST THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS.

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TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY, TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING FOR HOMELESS AND BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AND PROVIDE A CARING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

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ADVOCATES AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE (AAFV) WORKS TO ELIMINATE VIOLENCE IN FAMILIES AND HOMES BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES THROUGH SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AWARENESS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

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PROMOTES SAFETY, HEALING AND GROWTH FOR ALL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE AND ADVOCATES FOR THE AUTONOMY OF WOMEN AND THE END OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE.

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RAINBOW SERVICES PROVIDES SHELTER & SUPPORT TO ANYONE IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, EMPOWERING THEM TO MOVE BEYOND TRAUMA, TOWARDS SAFETY AND STABILITY.

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DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CRISIS RESPONSE, SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING AND PREVENTION SERVICES

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MISSION STATEMENT THE MISSION OF DIAKONOS, INC. IS TO COMPASSIONATELY SERVE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN NEED BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, FOOD, HEALTHCARE, AND SAFE SANCTUARY; ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE AND OFFERING HOPE. TAKEN FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE, "DIAKONOS," MEANS "ONE WHO SERVES.

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THE CENTER IS AN AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO PREVENT OR LESSEN THE TRAUMA ASSOCIATED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND OTHER MAJOR LIFE TRANSITIONS.

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ADVOCATING A HEALTHY NON-VIOLENT ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE PROVIDING INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MOVE THROUGH CRISIS TO DEVELOP AND PURSUE THEIR GOALS.

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DEDICATED TO ENDING DOMESTIC ABUSE BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FOR VICTIMS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide temporary shelter for women who have experienced domestic violence and for their children.

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TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN HALL COUNTY.

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SALT & LIGHT COALITION IS A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT THAT MOBILIZES INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO EMPOWER TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS TO HEAL AND THRIVE THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. WITH 25,000 WOMEN AND GIRLS FALLING PREY TO TRAFFICKING EVERY YEAR IN CHICAGO ALONE, WE HELP YOUNG WOMEN THAT HAVE FALLEN PREY TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION TO RECLAIM THEIR BODIES, RECLAIM THEIR CONFIDENCE, AND FIND THEIR PASSION. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS GREAT WORK THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN, YEAR-LONG PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON HEALING AND EQUIPPING WOMEN TO GET JOBS.

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EDUCATE, ADVOCATE AND EMPOWER VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, JUVENILE OFFENSES, AND ALL OTHER CRIME. EXISTING PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1) COUNSELING ADVOCACY -- INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EMPOWERMENT COUNSELORS PROVIDE INTERVENTIONS THAT ARE ACTION FOCUSED, CLIENT-CENTERED, AND TRAUMA INFORMED. 2) EDUCATION ADVOCACY -- PROVIDE STRATEGIES TO PREVENT VICTIMIZATION BY FOCUSING ON CONDITIONS THAT REDUCE VIOLENCE, ONE-TIME, EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO RAISE AN UNDERSTANDING OF VIOLENCE AND VICTIMIZATION IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE AN 80-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING THAT IS ACTION FOCUSED, CLIENT-CENTERED AND TRAUMA INFORMED. 3) SHELTER ADVOCACY -- CRISIS HOTLINE PROVIDES AROUND THE CLOCK SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR, SAFETY PLANNING INCLUDES STEPS AND OPTIONS FOR INCREASING THE SAFETY OF VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND PREPARING IN ADVANCE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF FUTURE VICTIMIZATION, ON-CALL ADVOCACY OFFERS VICTIMS/SUR

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PROVIDE TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CARE FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO NEED RESIDENTIAL CARE. PROVIDE SERVICES FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AND TO HOMELESS WOMEN. TO PROVIDE ANCILLARY SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF RESIDENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide temporary shelter for women who have experienced domestic violence and for their children.

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TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BATTERED, ABUSED, OR AT RISK; TO CREATE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE; AND TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AND END THIS RECURRING PHENOMENON. ITS GOAL IS TO RESTORE A SENSE OF DIGNITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INCREASED INDEPENDENCE IN WOMEN, MEN, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO RECLAIM THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SAFETY AND SUCCESS.

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PROVIDING SAFETY, SHELTER, AND EDUCATION FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIME AS WELL AS PROMOTING PUBLIC COMPASSION AND AWARENESS IN ORDER TO REDUCE VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE SHELTER, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, AND TO PROVIDE AN END TO VIOLENCE AGAINST ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN THROUGH SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING.