Partners For Peace

2)emergency shelter - we provide confidential, emergency shelter for victims of abuse, including children. Shelter advocates are available to help residents apply for benefits, find childcare and housing, and search for other services such as healthcare and counseling. In fiscal year 2024, 38 individuals were served for a total of 2,722 bed nights.

4)legal program - information about and assistance with completing protection from abuse and harassment orders is offered on the helpline and in-person at safe locations throughout our community . Court accompaniment and limited legal representation is also available. We provide information and referrals for representation regarding family law, including parental rights and responsibilities, and information about criminal processes. In fiscal year 2023, 535 individuals received support from an advocate regarding a civil court needs, while 99 survivors connected with an advocate about criminal court matters.

3)prevention and community education - we provide training, education and systems advocacy in many venues and all sectors of the community including schools & other youth-based programs, employers, healthcare, childcare, faith communities, the legal system, child protective services, social service providers and many more. At age-appropriate levels, school-based programs teach non-violent conflict resolution, communications skills, and how to identify healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors. In fiscal year 2024, community education and training was provided to 380 individuals, and school and youth-based activities were provided to 964 youth.