Center For Women And Families Inc

TO HELP VICTIMS OF INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE BECOME SURVIVORS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS THAT FOSTER HOPE, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND REBUILD LIVES.

CALL CENTER - THE CENTER OPERATES A 24-HOUR CALL CENTER THAT OFFERS CRISIS STABILIZATION, SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR CALLERS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SUPPORT TO CALLERS, STAFF (CRISIS RESPONSE ADVOCATES) COORDINATE AROUND-THE-CLOCK RESPONSE TO VICTIMS IN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS, SCREEN VICTIMS AT RISK OF HIGH LETHALITY (IN COLLABORATION WITH LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT), AND COORDINATE SHELTER ADMISSIONS FOR THOSE VICTIMS WITHOUT RESOURCES AND WHO ARE AT GREAT RISK. ADDITIONALLY, THE CALL CENTER MANAGES THE AREA 2-1-1 SYSTEM FOR METRO UNITED WAY.

PREVENTION EDUCATION AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND ALLOCATES RESOURCES TO THAT THAT END. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROJECTS WITH YOUTH THROUGH GREEN DOT AND PACT IN ACTION; OWN IT, AN INITIATIVE TO ENGAGE MEN AS ALLIES; COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS; AND TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS IN MEDICAL, HUMAN RESOURCES, LEGAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FIELDS. THE CENTER'S ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT INCLUDE 24-HOUR ON-SITE ADVOCACY IN EMERGENCY ROOMS AT AREA HOSPITALS, AND A SPECIALLY EQUIPPED EXAMINING ROOM AT OUR JET CAMPUS WHERE INDIVIDUALS MAY CHOOSE TO UNDERGO A SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAM INSTEAD OF GOING TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AND LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL AND MEDICAL ADVOCACY FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

EMERGENCY SHELTER - THE CENTER PROVIDES SAFE LIVING SPACE WITH (79 BEDS) AND ALL MEALS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK OF LETHALITY. SHELTER STAYS CAN RANGE FROM A SINGLE NIGHT TO SEVERAL MONTHS. DURING A CLIENT'S STAY IN SHELTER THEY RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, ECONOMIC SUCCESS COUNSELING, AND ADVOCACY. CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN CHILD ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

SOUTHERN INDIANA PROGRAM - THE CENTER'S PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN INDIANA (CLARK AND FLOYD COUNTIES) SERVES VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE A 30 BED SHELTER AS WELL AS SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY. NON-RESIDENTIAL INCLUDES SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, AND LEGAL AND MEDICAL ADVOCACY. ADDITIONALLY, THE SOUTHERN INDIANA PROGRAM CONDUCTS PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.