Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.  This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, inure or wound someone.

Education & Empowerment

Crisis and trauma intervention counseling (individual/group) is provided to victims and or their children who requires support without shelter placement.

Individuals will be equipped through skill training/education, financial counseling, employment assistance, and continuous case management support to facilitate personal growth and stability.

Financial education course uses the Moving Ahead Through Financial Management/Financial Empowerment Curriculum provided through The Allstate Foundation.