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The organization offers training for interested community members on domestic violence and sexual assault. People who completed the full training are eligible to work with clients in the shelter or through our sexual assault go-out team. Staff also provide professional training for law enforcement, court staff, prosecutors, and medical care providers and educational presentations to service clubs, women’s groups, church groups, book clubs, other social service providers and any other group that requests education.
The Advocates educates students from kindergarten thru the 12th grade by going into the classroom and talking candidly about domestic, dating, and sexual violence and other forms of violence such as bullying and child abuse. The Advocates to teach respect through knowledgeable and engaging elementary, middle school and high school classroom activities and discussions. Prevention through education is a key component of ending domestic and sexual violence.
Interested community members are encouraged to volunteer for a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact our Volunteer Coordinator. See Volunteer Opportunities for more information.
The Advocates’ program Realizing Your Economic Action Plan (REAP) received start-up funding from the Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation, the Deer Creek Fund, and private donations. After completing the 12-hour class series, women may open matched savings accounts to help them realize one of the following personal goals: purchase reliable transportation, pursue additional education, start a business, buy a home, or save for retirement. The program provides many women with education and money that they might otherwise never be able to access or obtain.
Classes are offered that address various life skills such as parenting, personal budgeting, nutrition, credit management, self-care and other related issues. These classes are offered several times a year and are open to all women in the community.
More information coming soon.
Staff provide outreach and education to rural communities in Blaine, Camas, Custer and Lincoln counties. Some counties have trained advocates available to assist clients in their communities with court protection order hearings and provide general support to clients.
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SHELTER & HEAL »- 24 Hour Crisis/Support Line
- Safe Transitional Shelter
- Case Management for women and children
- Women’s Support Groups
- Individual Counseling
- Sexual assault services: 24-Hour response team, counseling, family and partner support
- Shelter programs and activities for children
- Referral to Batterer’s Treatment
- Crime victim’s compensation program assistance
SUPPORT & TRANSITION »- Client advocacy at meetings with educational, medical, legal services providers, and other
- Court Advocacy
- Legal Referral and Assistance
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Basic needs assistance program: food, clothing, furniture
- Self help and education resources lending library
- Personal enrichment, exercise and empowerment classes
- Affordable Housing Referral
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Services
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