referred me to the helpful lawyers at the non-profit Restraining Order Clinic.
are consistently understanding and supportive They educated me about the nature and patterns of domestic violence, which are often not identified in the early stages as abusers are often inconsistent in their behaviors, often kind, sometimes cruel, etc. In a world that frequently blames and shames victims of domestic violence, the people of WOMAN Inc. helped me move forward to safety and a happier future. I was shocked, in pain, and afraid after he assaulted me. I left my boyfriend after he seriously injured me in 2015. They helped me navigate a complex and painful time. is an excellent organization that helps keep women alive and safe. Community Stories 123 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters Lastly, our innovative Domestic Violence Information and Referral Center, an online interactive community network involving 34 agencies, provides a safe space for domestic violence service providers to share, network, and access updated information so that to domestic violence survivors.
We've spoken to school classrooms, sports teams, service providers and other community members. Our Outreach & Education program brings workshops on domestic violence and supporting survivors to the community.
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Working collaboratively with a team member, the survivor creates short and long-term goals designed to help overcome the obstacles preventing them from creating a life free of violence. We also have a Latinx Program which offers in-depth case management to Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic violence, and works to support survivors in a culturally appropriate setting. We often use art and other expressive modalities in our groups. Our groups include practical information about the dynamics of abuse. In these groups, survivors are invited to explore their feelings, receive and offer support, and gain important tools needed to heal from the effects of violent relationships.
Led by trained facilitators, our peer support groups offer a safe space for survivors of domestic violence to share their experience with and gain insight from each other. Low-cost weekly sessions are based on a sliding scale. Therapy services are offered in English and Spanish and are provided by trained MFT Interns and Trainees who are supervised by a licensed psychotherapist. We offer both ongoing individual therapy and family therapy for survivors with their children. Additionally, survivors, their friends and/or family can learn more about W.O.M.A.N., Inc. In this meeting, we provide peer counseling, safety planning, and referrals. Many times a survivor just needs someone to listen without judging, to help them better understand their experience, and to validate their feelings and choices.ĭuring drop-in support times, survivors of domestic violence, their friends and/or their family members can meet with a trained advocate for in-person support. As peer counselors, our role is to support them.
Very often our support line is used as a safe space for survivors to openly share details of their lives including the abuse they survive. 24-hour support line offers support via peer counseling, safety planning, and referrals for needed resources. Geographic areas served: San Francisco Bay Area Target demographics: domestic violence survivors, their friends & familyĭirect beneficiaries per year: 9,000 callers on our 24/7 support line, 200 people in therapy or support groups, 50 Latina Program participants supports survivors of domestic violence and their loved ones along their healing journeys, bridging value-rich networks designed to address intersections of violence.
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