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-Since 1995 we started a shelter for abuse children living in Puerto Rico. The Board of Director has established as our mission: -To provide a (shelter) Home enviroment for batered, abused, abandoned and/or domestic violence children and to provide for all their basic needs. Offering them the proper environment for a healthy development. -Facilitate the restoration of their individual, family and social values through good example, and the participation of the children in safe and healthy community activities. -Increase public awareness and knowledge through presentations, conferences and orientation in different commmunity forums, covering topics related to children and their well being. -Our main goal is to continue receving and helping as many children that we can afford. And to have resources to continue. -Since we start we have serve and shelter 437 kids with particular contiditions and needs, from Puerto Rico and others, living in the island, that are from other countries (China, Mexico, Dominican Republic).
Aroostook County Action Program provides the people of Aroostook with services and resources that help individuals and their familes achieve greater economic independence.
In collaboration with local partners and all affected by abuse, TTD’s mission is to create innovative responses, mobilize our community, promote safety, and challenge oppression and systems of violence.
Mission To engage individuals and the community to end domestic violence in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties in Maine. We provide support, advocacy, and safety planning to anyone affected by domestic abuse. They foster safe and healthy relationships through prevention, education, and training. Together with their community they recognize the nature of abuse, respond to it, and change the conditions which lead to it.
Mission – To prevent child abuse and neglect by empowering children and families in York and Cumberland Counties.
New Hope for Women offers support to people in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, and provides educational resources to assist our communities in creating a safer and healthier future.
HAVEN, formerly known as A Safe Place and SASS officially merged in July of 2015 becoming the largest violence prevention and support services agency in NH. HAVEN is dedicated to addressing public health through violence prevention and improving the well-being of children and families. Preventing sexual abuse and providing support for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence can lead to healthier and more secure children and adults. Our Mission To prevent sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking and to support and empower women, men, youth and families to heal from abuse and rebuild their lives. Our Vision To eliminate domestic and sexual violence through education, support and social change.
We are Connecticut's First Family Justice Center offering streamlined and free confidential crisis services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse in one safe location. As an FJC we work closely with police, prosecutors, civil/legal service providers and and community-based advocates to provide a coordinated, collaborative response that saves lives and empowers victims to become self-sufficient survivors. In addition we provide community-based education and training to create the social change that is critical to break the cycle of violence. We help men, women and children and their family members--of any age, race, religion and gender, impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault and child abuse in the communities of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull.
The Joan Angela D’Alessandro Foundation honors the memory of 7-years old Girl Scout Joan. The Foundation promotes child safety via programs we provide and legislation we advocate. In addition , we provide support to neglected and abused children through fun and educational excursions; and we help victims of crime by way of consultation. Joan’s story has brought hope through awareness and prevention. The lives of thousands will continue to benefit from the impact of her legacy.
The mission of Wynona's House is to promote the healing of victims of child abuse by providing a strong community response to investigation, prosecution, treatment and prevention of child abuse. This is accomplished by providing a safe, child-friendly environment for child abuse investigations and treatment; supporting a multi-disciplinary process to working with child abuse victims; and working with the community to develop and enhance services to child abuse victims and prevention programs.
The mission of the Lea County Sheriff’s Posse is to promote and enhance community service through an organization of dedicated volunteers and qualified members interested in supporting our law enforcement community. Volunteers assist at community events, and members aid the Sheriff’s administrative offices. Qualified volunteers attend a Reserve Deputy academy, are certified as armed patrol Reserve Members, and are commissioned by the Lea County Sheriff to assist Deputies in their duties.
The Elizabeth Stone House partners with adult and child survivors of domestic violence and related trauma – mental illness, housing instability and substance misuse – to achieve safety, stability, and overall wellbeing, thereby contributing to the strength, resiliency, and health of the community we serve