Abused Adult Resource Center Case Study

The interview that I conducted was with the 1736 Family Crisis Center located in Los Angeles, California since 1972. They own three locations and leases 10 other building spaces. Their services include providing shelter for domestic violence victims, youth programs, individual and family counseling, job development/placement, legal services, case management, hotlines for those in crisis, to name a few. 1736 Family Crisis Center’s mission is to help those in need by offering the necessary tools to develop safe, self-sufficient lives, focusing on domestic violence victims, runaway and homeless youth, and community

The Family Resource Center is funded from a grant through the Mississippi Department of Human Services and a state Economic Assistance Program. Other sponsors include United Way of Northeast Mississippi, Department of Public Safety, National Children’s Alliance, CREATE, ICC, The Stubbs Foundation, Lee County

In order to help in a proactive capacity; as well as, be a catalyst that will spur on legislature and rights for children in a domestic violence situation, Lighted Pathways is a program that will be implemented in order to support children who live with violence and ensure a better tomorrow. Though it is said that children are resilient, it is imperative for them to be given an opportunity to thrive. Opportunities that allow for the child to create healthy bonds with adult, secure activities with peers, and gain a voice for themselves in a secure and protective environment will be provided. It is the purpose of Lighted Pathways to help the child that was either a witness, or a victim of abuse themselves to, gain extended support through various activities, create lasting bonds with supportive individuals; such as, Big Brother/ Sisters and a familial type unit, extend educational opportunities, introduce the child to community resources and opportunities otherwise unavailable to them, create a peer connection, and obtain free or affordable, long-term counseling. Lighted Pathways is set to create all of these programs utilizing resources from the, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). Funds will also be rendered from the community, stakeholders, donations, and local funding and volunteerism. It is Lighted Pathways intention to assist

Safeguarding Policy Policy Statement HIT Training Ltd is strongly committed to practices that protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect or significant harm. Staffs recognise and accept their responsibility to develop the awareness of the risks and issues involved in safeguarding. The company also recognises that it has a responsibility to protect staff from unfounded allegations of abuse. The company is committed to working with existing local safeguarding or adult safeguarding Boards and other health and social care partnerships to ensure the safeguarding of its learners. The company will ensure it has one nominated person the Operations Director

There are other agencies that are funded purely on donations alone. The Salvation Army is one of these agencies, and it offers assistance to the society in dire need in ways such as housing, health, providing support, clothing, food etc. (The Salvation Army 2009)

This agency that you describe appears to provide services that reflect their chosen name.  Homelessness in women with children, as you have mentioned make up one of the most vulnerable populations in this country; additionally, they are predisposed to many unfavorable events, such as inadequate health, injuries, drug addiction, and mental issues (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2016).  Agencies like the one you describe, help lessen the effects of homelessness; additionally, providing a sense hope, unity, and pathway to

There are a many needs that this agency thinks that African American domestic victims of Baldwin County should have, however, the victims provided a different point of view. The most reported needs victims stated that are pressing to them is a safe place to go, or resources to leave the situation. Another need is someone to talk to or to become aware of situation and just ask some questions. Some women say that offering to help them or get medical attention is great. The

The DCF makes their food assistance program accessible and available through the implementation of the Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency (ACCESS). The online-based ACCESS system provides up-to-date information, the ability to submit applications and gives benefit to recipients, who are given the added convenience to update related information and request additional benefits through their myACCESS account. The DCF and community-based care partner agencies offer a comprehensive foster care program that directs hopeful foster parents through the process. There are currently 42 certified domestic abuse centers that provide “emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis and information hotline, safety planning, counseling, case management, child assessments, information and referrals, education for community awareness, and training for law enforcement and other professionals” (Florida Department of Children and Families). Moreover, trained counselors in the DCF’s abuse hotline monitor and receive complaints and reports related to child and adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation including human trafficking. The abuse hotline is available to all persons and can be reached via telephone or online 24 hours a day, seven days a week to

On the HAVEN of Oakland website (https://www.haven-oakland.org/) under the “What We Do” tab it goes on to explain that their mission is “To elimate sexual assault and domestic violence and to empower surviovers through advocay and social change in and around Oakland county” (CITE) HAVEN of Oakland is a non-profit organization meant to better the community and make everyone; all age ranges aware of the impact domestic violence has on all of us. HAVEN provides shelter, counseling, advocacy, and educational programming for no charge to the survivors and citizens of Oakland county. The website is very informative, well organized, has visuals on every page, and is extremely easy to get involved which has a very positive effect on the HAVEN organization.

The Task Force Against Family Violence (TFAFV) started in 1978 providing direct services to women and children of domestic violence. TFAFV provided shelter to victims using local motels in the area. In 1982, the Women’s Shelter of New Hanover County (WSNHC) started and provided shelter to women and children of domestic violence. Over a three-year period, 1982-1985 women and children received shelter from the Women’s Shelter while TFAFV provided direct services. The Coordinating Council of the Junior League of Wilmington assisted the merger of the two organizations in 1986 forming Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. (Agency Manual).

I contacted Southwest Counseling Center and asked what type of services they offered and asked what they do for the homeless and mentally ill patients? Jim Smith at the center stated, "We are a full service center and are run by legislative enactments. They have four main serves that the center provides: 1.) Substance Abuse; 2.) Mental Health; 3.) Children; 4.) Adult counseling. Any charges are according tot he income of the individual if they have any at all; otherwise services are free. I asked, "Does your clinic provide the mentally ill

Helpguide.org is an organization but also has an about us page. The page specializes how abuse starts and how to end abuse.

I am worried about the young adults that are dealing with Mental Health disabilities that are even pregnant and some are even homeless in this area of Springfield Massachusetts which I reside. Ages ranging from middle school age straight through high school age. There are many different agencies that help those in need of a shelter. Although after a young adult decides to sign themselves, out of the DCF- Department of Children and families. It’s very hard to find an agency that will take a consumer without a referral, which is like a clearance from the previous if you will. I know this because I am a foster parent as well as some of my close friends even some being Social Workers and this is something that I hear quite often

Abused women shelters are designed to provide protection, temporary housing, counseling and support for persons of domestic violence.

Women’s shelters, also called domestic violence shelters, serve as a community housing resource for individuals who need to escape abusive situations. Past maltreatment could range from physical violence to psychological or even financial control. AOTA (2011) defines domestic violence as: “pattern of coercive behavior designed to exert power and control over a person in an intimate relationship through the use of intimidating, threatening, harmful, or harassing behavior.” Oftentimes, there have been several layers of abuse happening simultaneously. While residents who end up at shelters have typically lived through traumatic experiences, their specific ordeals and personal reactions to them will vary. The people seeking shelter are survivors who have taken the first step towards changing their lives for the better or people in the middle of crisis.