Abuse Services

* Offers crisis counseling for all victims of domestic violence. 

• Hotlines for victims, concerned family, friends, and the general community in domestic violence situations or know someone who is. 

* Offers a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. 

• No maximum number of children that may be brought into the shelter; if number exceeds beds available, other arrangements will be made. 
• If no beds available, other arrangements can be made. 
• Can provide services for male victims of domestic violence and their children. 
• Collect calls accepted. 

* Provides advocacy for out-of-county emergency shelter support. 

* Offers support groups for victims of domestic violence. 

* Offers Court Advocacy: 

• Court accompaniment with on-site advocate at family court. 
• Help with securing orders of protection. 
• Legal representation. 

* Personal advocacy to obtain needed services. 

* Emotional and Transitional Support Services. 

• Information and counseling and support services. 

* Offers the Domestic Violence Prevention Education Program. 

• For preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, community youth programs, parents, and businesses. 

* Provides transportation by police or some other form may be provided as appropriate. 

* Provides a hotline for Jewish women in domestic violence situations (Sara Line).