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Overview
Domestic Violence Services for
Victims
Sexual Assault Response
Child Advocacy Center - Vantage Point
Violence Response Councils
Time Out Abuser Intervention Services
Safe on Seven
Violence Response Programs
For over 25 years, Family Services has
been helping women, children and men who are victims of sexual assault
or domestic violence. We offer comprehensive response and advocacy
to victims through the programs and services listed below.
If you need help immediately,
someone is here to help 24 hours a day.
Domestic Violence Crisis Line:
(336) 723-8125
Sexual Assault Crisis Line:
(336) 722-4457
Domestic Violence Services
If you are a victim of Domestic Violence, you are not alone. Four million women are physically abused each year and many more suffer emotional abuse from their partner. Help is available. National studies show that in 95 percent of domestic violence cases, a woman is abused by a male partner. However, we also know that men are sometimes victims of relationship violence; so we're available to offer services to all victims. For information about our safe shelter and other programs, click here.
Sexual Assault Response
Sexual Assault is a broad category that includes
any sexual behavior against another person
that is forced, coerced or manipulated, such as: rape, child molestation,
incest, and same-sex assault. It does not have to involve the use
a weapon. Perpetrators of sexual assault may be friends, family
members, acquaintances, significant others, martial partners, strangers
or people in positions of power. Sexual assault is a crime of violence
and it has nothing to do with sex. It is a crime committed to inflict
violence and humiliation on the victim, or to exert power and control
over the victim and his/her body. Our dedicated volunteers and staff
can help victims in a variety of ways. From immediate response to
counseling needs, we are here to help. Click
here for more information.
Child Advocacy Center - Vantage Point
Vantage Point Child Advocacy Center was established in 2000 by Family
Services to provide a child and family-friendly facility to those
impacted by child maltreatment. Prior to the establishment of the
Center, children suffering from maltreatment had to recount and
relive their ordeals several times. The Center developed an intervention
system consisting of multiple community agencies involved in the
prevention, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child victims
and thier families. Click
here for more information about Vantage Point Child
Advocacy Center and the programs offered.
Violence Response Councils
Family Services Violence Response staff and voulnteers participate
in a number of community collaborations and the councils for the
benefit of victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault
and child abuse and neglect. Whether they are advocating for a victim
or educating the community, their overriding goal is healing and
comfort of the survivor. To learn more about the Domestic Violence
Community Council, the Sexual Assault Response Team, The Multidisciplinary
Team for Child Advocacy or Safe on Seven, click
here.
Time-Out Abuser Intervention Services
Family Services has been conducting Time-Out, a batter's treatment program since 1985. Time-Out is a state certified, psycho-educational program that addresses issues regarding abuse and control in relationships. The program aims to confront the abuser as to his/her level of responsibility for the abuse; address underlying attitudes that support abuse; examine and change beliefs about relationships; and teach non-violent ways of dealing with interpersonal conflict. For more details about the Time-Out Intervention Services, click here.
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