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Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence http://www.wrcdv.org

Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence

Post Office Box 171

Decatur, GA 30031Map this

The mission of Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence is to create a society in which domestic violence no longer exists. We strive to meet the immediate needs of the diverse community of battered women and their children while working toward changing the systems that uphold violence...

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Name: Amber Harris
Position: Director of Development
Email: amber@wrcdv.org
Phone: 404-370-7670
Fax: 404-370-7668

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Child and Youth AdvocacyChildren residing in our safehouse experience a safe and nurturing environment for living and learning. Services for children include homework help and field trips, as well as mentoring and conversation groups where children discuss their fears and feelings while learning alternatives to violent behavior. Children also learn that the violence they witnessed and/or experienced is not their fault. 138 children stayed in our safehouse last year. These children were forced to leave their homes, schools, and friends because of violence that was not their fault.
Safehouse ProgramWRC provides temporary housing for women and children who are homeless due to domestic violence at a secure and confidential location. The program is designed to help those who reside at the safehouse reclaim their personal strengths, work toward their goals for the future, and transition into a safe and stable living situation. In 2007, 118 women stayed in our safehouse. We spent 95% of the year at full-capacity, having to find alternatives for others due to lack of space.
24-Hour Domestic/Dating Violence HotlineHotline advocates are available 24-hours each day, including weekends and holidays, to answer questions and provide peer-counseling support, safety planning information, and referrals. You can reach our hotline at (404) 688-9436. Our 24-hour hotline received 10,633 calls last year. Some callers needed referrals. Some needed shelter. Others just wanted to be heard and told that theyâ??re not alone.
Legal Advocacy ProgramLegal advocates assist domestic violence survivors in obtaining Temporary Protective Orders, criminal warrants, child support payments, and temporary custody of their children on a case-by-case basis. In 2007, 2,118 women used our program to file a Protective Order against an abusive partner; 210 women received a free consultation with a lawyer at our weekly legal clinic.

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Domestic Violence Support GroupsWomen who are currently or formerly in an abusive relationship come together to give and receive emotional support, resource information, and friendship. Groups are co-facilitated by trained volunteer and staff advocates. Our support groups had over 700 attendees last year. 125 volunteers contributed to WRCâ??s work in 2007, with support group facilitators alone contributing 1,896 hours of their time and expertise.
Family Advocacy ProgramFamilies receive respectful, individualized support to meet self-determined goals. Services highlight family strengths and encourage opportunities to re-imagine self and circumstances. Activities include home visits, budgeting, parent support, and monthly sister circles. Our family advocate worked with 143 families outside of our safe house in 2007, and provided over $60,000 in direct financial assistance for things like rent, utilities, food, transportation, car repairs, and childcare. WRC provides grocery gift cards to families affected by domestic violence with limited funds. We distributed approximately $6,000 in direct food assistance in 2007.
Dating Violence PreventionThis program takes our message of equality and respect in relationships to elementary, middle, and high school students in the metro-Atlanta area through sessions led by staff and peer advocates. Please contact Kim Frndak at (404) 370-7670 to schedule a classroom session.
Nia's Place Supervised Visitation and Exchange CenterSometimes, when families have a history of violence, or child abuse is suspected, a judge will decide that a third person should be present for any visits between the non-custodial parent and the child. Many families choose to schedule these visits with non-profit agencies like Nia's Place. Nia's Place is the only supervised visitation center in GA with a specific focus on the safety needs of families experiencing domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Community EducationWRC provides community education programs to schools and universities, hospitals, law enforcement, religious leaders, faith-based groups, civic organizations, and others. A community who collectively stands against domestic violence is the key to ending abuse, and we work toward the day when domestic violence no longer exists. To schedule a workshop for your group, contact Kim Frndak at (404) 370-7670 or volunteer@wrcdv.org.
Volunteer Legal AdvocatesThursday, November 20, 2008 - Thursday, December 31, 2009Volunteer legal advocates provide assistance with the writing and filing of Temporary Protective Orders. Advocates discuss established legal rights and possible legal options. Volunteer legal advocates accompany women to the DeKalb County Courthouse as they proceed through the system. Volunteer Legal Advocates are required to attend the DV 101 and Advocacy Training.

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Safehouse VolunteersThursday, November 20, 2008 - Thursday, December 31, 2009Volunteer positions at the Safehouse include both direct and indirect service opportunities such as support group facilitation, infant and toddler care, assisting with childrenâ??s activities, transportation assistance, providing activities or educational opportunities for residents, listening to women share their stories, and the organization of donations. Safehouse volunteers are required to attend the DV 101 and Advocacy Training.
Domestic Violence Hotline AdvocatesThursday, November 20, 2008 - Thursday, December 31, 2009Hotline advocates answer the 24-hour hotline from the safehouse. Advocates approve women for admittance into the safehouse, help women plan for their safety, offer information about WRC's services, and provide referrals and information from the agency's community resource book. Most importantly, hotline advocates listen compassionately and without judgment as callers tell their stories. We explore options and support women as they move towards a safer future. Volunteer hotline advocates are required to attend the DV 101 and Advocacy Training.
Peer MentorsThursday, November 20, 2008 - Thursday, December 31, 2009Peer mentors are paired with families (women and children) to provide ongoing emotional support. The women often report that what they most appreciate about their connection with WRC is the break from the loneliness and isolation that has long permeated their lives. Peer mentors are required to attend the DV 101 and Advocacy Training and will be personally matched with a woman or family once training is complete.
Children's Program VolunteersThursday, November 20, 2008 - Thursday, December 31, 2009Children's program volunteers assist with childcare during support groups, accompany staff advocates on outings with children, and work with the children doing homework or playing games. Most importantly, volunteers spend time with the children developing trusting relationships and modeling healthy non-violent behavior. Volunteer Child Advocates are required to attend the DV 101 and Advocacy Training.
Hygiene ItemsWomen's Resource Center is in need of the following items for use by women and children in our safehouse: Deodorant Soap Toothpaste Toliet Tissue Paper Towels African-American haircare products Dental floss and mouthwash Hand Sanitizer Nail clippers
Children's ItemsWomen's Resource Center is in need of the following items for use by children visiting with parents in our visitation center or living with their mothers in our safehouse: Diapers (in all sizes) and baby wipes High chairs and cribs Car seats Back packs for all ages and genders Sports equipment Roller blades/skates sizes 2-10 Globes and maps DVDs and videos (non-violent, rated G) Children's CDs Non-violent video games (GameCube, Playstation, PS2) Art supplies (fingerpaints, popsicle sticks, construction paper, posterboard, glue, smocks, etc.) Musical instruments (used are ok) Juice boxes Cookies and crackers (individually packaged) Baby food including cereal and formula Tickets to parks, sporting events, museums, etc.
Household ItemsWomen's Resource Center is in need of the following items for use by women and children in our safehouse and those moving from our safehouse into a home of their own: Pillows!! Comforters (all sizes) Extra-long twin sheets Towel sets! Silverware and serving spoons Cookware (pots and pans) Can Openers! Dishes (preferrably sets) Housewarming kits (ie, mop and bucket, broom, cleaning supplies, toliet paper and paper towels, dish detergent, laundry detergent, food, etc.)
Non-Perishable FoodWomen's Resource Center needs non-perishable food for families we serve outside of our safehouse while they wait for their Food Stamps to begin, or to weather food crises at the end of the month. Canned meat (chicken, tuna, etc.) Peanut butter Rice Pasta Cereal and oatmeal Prepared box mixes (rice-a-roni, hamburger helper, homestyle bakes, etc.) Evaporated milk Instant breakfast Can openers Please keep in mind that most of our families travel on MARTA and cannot carry heavy boxes filled with canned food.
Exercise EquipmentWomen's Resource Center maintains a workout room with equipment for women who wish to exercise for health or stress release. Because so many women use the equipment, things break often and we constantly need to replace the large pieces such as bikes and treadmills. Gym-quality equipment is preferred, but household equipment will be gratefully accepted as well.
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