Community Outreach Program
The Outreach Program works collaboratively with communities to empower victims, survivors, and persons affected by domestic violence in the counties of Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Pike, Gibson, Spencer, Dubois, Perry, Orange, Crawford and Harrison Counties.
We accomplish this objective through:
• Crisis Counseling – provided by phone or in-person to educate the client on the dynamics of domestic violence and to explore options.
• Support Groups– to assist clients in working through the normal emotional reactions to abuse. Helps break down isolation and allows clients the opportunity to receive support and encouragement from other survivors.
• Legal Advocacy – designed to ease some of the stress and intimidation in dealing with the legal system. Accompaniment during civil/criminal processes and explanation of legal options provided.
• Information and Referral – available to assist clients in accessing support services from community agencies (housing, financial, therapy, etc.).
• Awareness Events – Outreach staff plan and organize events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Crime Victims Rights Week.
• Community Education – designed to provide speaking engagements, workshops and training programs on domestic violence, dating violence, healthy relationships and cybersafety.
Click here for a list of topics.
In 2006, 431 adults and 5 children utilized the Outreach Program’s direct services.
Six hundred and seventy (670) crisis counseling calls were answered and an additional 135 clients received in-person counseling and follow-up contact was provided 489 times
Outreach workers provided 444 referrals to 142 clients for financial assistance, housing, medical, therapy, job training, etc.