Description

Assistance - Beacon of Hope operates asupportcenter for women and their children who are victims ofdomesticviolence and abuse. We have trained volunteers fieldingincomingcrisis calls and providing assistance with obtaining safehousing,victim advocacy, court advocacy, medical and dental care,and othernecessary services.

Counseling - Beacon of Hope offers individual and groupcounselingwith a therapist at little or no cost. Counseling helpswomen gaincontrol of the issues they are facing - domesticviolence, problemswith relationships, sexual assault anddepression.

Life Skills Training - Beacon of Hope has instituted a LifeSkillsTraining Initiative offering instruction with computers,typing,resume writing, dressing for success, mock interviews,financialbudgeting and assistance with job placement.

Pet Safety - Beacon of Hope is committed to supporting the needsofwomen and children who have been affected by violence. TheFosterPet Program consists of volunteer host families who agreetotemporarily house pets while the woman victim is getting thehelpshe needs. This is a major barrier for many victims that needtoleave their violent situation.

Teen Talk Outreach - Beacon of Hope is committed to supportingtheneeds of teens through outreach and education. The TeenTalkOutreach and Education Program consists of educating andsavinglives through implementation of our curricula addressingTeenDating Violence and Healthy Relationships.

Public Awareness - Through speaking engagements andcommunityevents, Beacon of Hope raises public awareness aboutviolenceagainst women and the tremendous emotional, physical andeconomiccost of this violence.

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