Domestic Violence Services for Women
Domestic violence results in injuries to more than two million women each year. Countless others suffer non-physical, but equally disturbing, acts of aggression. Some four to ten million children are exposed to violence in their homes. We know it can have lasting and sometimes permanent effects on children.
Mission
Our Domestic Violence Program offers essential services designed to help disrupt the cycle of violence.
Services
- Women's Services - We offer individual and group treatment to adult victims of domestic violence.
We offer in-depth treatment based on the development of empathy toward others, the understanding of causal factors of violence for each participant, education and skills building to reduce the risk of future violence.
Both court mandated and voluntary referrals are accepted.
Fees
The group meets weekly and is a fee-for-service program. We accept most insurance, offer a sliding scale and have a $25 minimum fee for this group.
Definition
Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors including physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and economic abuse that adults or adolescents use against their intimate partners in an effort to gain power and control within the relationship.
Violence, ranging from lower level aggression to more lethal behaviors, is included on the continuum:
Continuum of Violence:
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Disapproving Words or Looks
Name Calling
Swearing, Insults
Put Downs
Snooping
Controlling Behaviors
Threatening Looks
Hang-up Calls
Intimidation
Road Rage
Verbal Threats
Throwing Things
Blocking the Path
Physical Intimidation
Poking a Finger
Shoving, Pull Hair
Restraining
Stalking
Hit - Open Hand or Fist
Kick
Aggressive/Coercive Sexual Behavior
Hit - Weapon
Hit Repeatedly, Chase
Causing Physical Injury
Strangulation
Rape
Torture
Killing/Dismemberment
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Fees
The Batterers Intervention group meets weekly and is a $25 minimum fee. For women's groups we accept most insurances, and offer a sliding fee.
First Call For Help call 729-9100 or www.firstcallforhelp.info/
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