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Domestic Violence Program
WHAT HELP CAN HANDS OF HOPE GIVE?
It often takes a great deal of courage for a victim to take that first step and ask for help.
At Hands of Hope, you can expect to talk to/meet with courteous,
empathetic and trained advocates who can help you through those
early stages of dealing with trauma. Help is available to you
whether you are the person victimized, a parent or other relative
of a victim, or a partner, friend or co-worker needing support
and direction. A victim's needs may be met through a call to
our confidential, 24-hour toll-free crisis line, through personal
assistance at the hospital during an exam, in assisting and
supporting the victim during court proceedings, by gaining an
Order for Protection,
and/or interviews with law enforcement, or by individual or
group support. It may take the form of providing information,
helping sort out available options, and helping the victim make
sound decisions based on their needs and wishes. Emergency assistance
or help in finding alternative housing may be needed. Appropriate
referrals to other services are given when they may be indicated.
All services are free to victims and those who care about
them.
Often victims may feel at first that they want to deal with
it themselves, or they may have had nowhere to turn when they
were victimized. Various life events can bring about renewed
difficulties with the past abuse. Hands of Hope can offer
listening and supportive counseling in these situations also,
as well as appropriate referrals to other services. Contacting
Hands of Hope can be the start to the healing process so necessary
to live your life to the fullest possible.
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