Community domestic violence program

Program participants are able to work one-on-one with a case manager to set and work towards reaching self-set goals that will put them on the path to self —reliance, supporting and providing safety for themselves and their families.

CRC educators offer violence prevention presentations and training to schools, groups, businesses, and individuals including: Understanding Domestic and Dating Violence and Hour DV Training. Helping our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships. A c 3 charitable tax-exempt organization.

Tax ID: Everything you say will be kept confidential and you may remain anonymous if you wish. Often it helps to talk to someone who will really listen. We have a bed shelter for women and their children. Everyone deserves to have a safe place to sleep, eat, and live. A case manager will work with you while you are here to help make a safety plan for you and your children. Medical Advocacy If you are in the emergency room at Provena St. Joseph, Sherman or Delnor Hospitals as a result of a violent incident, please notify the nurse.

The nurse will notify us and an advocate will come to the hospital to offer support while you are there. If needed, you can come to the shelter upon leaving the hospital. It may help protect you from further abuse, grant you care and temporary custody of your children, give you possession of your home and more. A domestic violence advocate can help answer your questions about an order of protection, police response, court procedures and other legal actions.

An advocate can also go with your to court appearances and provide you with a cell phone so you can call Individual Counseling Domestic violence counselors are available to speak with you by phone or in person with or without an appointment.

They can help you sort through your thoughts, listen to your story, calm your fears, provide a safety plan and help you with your next steps. Weekly Support Groups Help your healing process by joining a weekly support group. You will feel the support of others who are also experiencing abusive and controlling behaviors from their partners. Information and Referral Services We maintain an extensive database of professionals and programs available to our clients.