| Services from YWCA Central Alabama |
| Confidential
Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence |
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The YW operates
a shelter at a confidential location for women and children fleeing
abusive homes. Counselors help these women make safety plans, obtain
jobs or job training and work toward independence and self-sufficiency.
The shelter serves Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair counties. |
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This program
links a victim, whether in a shelter or still at home, with a
professional advocate who provides guidance through the often-intimidating
legal system. Advocates work with judges, prosecutors and police
departments, and also refer appropriate batterers to counseling
programs offered by other agencies.
Blount County: 205-274-7446
St. Clair County: 205-338-8808
Jefferson County: 205-521-9650 |
Crisis
Line 322-HURT (4878)
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The YW maintains a 24-hour crisis line
answered by staff and volunteers trained in crisis intervention. Callers
are instructed on how to plan for the safety of themselves and their
children. If you would like
to volunteer for our Crisis Line, please click here. |
Domestic
Violence Community Outreach
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The YW seeks
to promote awareness about domestic violence and dating violence,
and works in cooperation with other organizations serving domestic
violence victims. The outreach team leads support groups and
information sessions at locations throughout the community as well
as assisting women finding housing and temporary financial assistance
due to domestic violence. If you are interested in attending
one or more of the YW’s domestic violence support group sessions
or would like to arrange for a speaker for your school or special
interest group, please click
here to send an email request or call 205 322-9922 ext. 329 |
| SOAR
(Survivors Overcoming Abusive Relationships) |
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SOAR is a volunteer group of domestic violence
survivors whose mission is to promote, advocate and work for the elimination
of domestic violence and provide a voice to battered women everywhere.
Sponsored by the YWCA, SOAR provides a way for women to bring about real change in the systems
that allow domestic violence to exist. This is primarily accomplished
through participation in local public education efforts, speaking
engagements and working with the media to promote the message that
violence against women is not acceptable. |
| Support
Group for Victims of Domestic Violence |
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Support group sessions are
offered once a week during the day and evenings on Mondays for women
who are victims of domestic violence. Topics include
self-esteem, assertiveness, characteristics of batterers, the cycle
of violence and healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. If you
are interested in learning more about the YW support group for domestic
violence victims, click here
to send an email request or call 205 322-9922. |
| Rural
Advocacy and Outreach |
| The YWCA Domestic Violence
Services has offices located in Blount (205-274-7446) and St. Clair
(205-338-8808) counties. These offices offer court advocacy,
outreach and prevention services to victims of domestic violence,
and assist isolated rural victims in accessing social services, safe
housing and legal services. |
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| Launched in September of 1994,
CIC aids children who have witnessed domestic violence in their homes.
Weekly support groups address topics such as how to be safe in an
unsafe home, self-esteem, and anger management. Children often model
the behavior in their homes, thus the YW attempts to interrupt this
learned behavior. Advocacy for children is also a component of this
program. To learn more send
an email inquiry here or call 205-322-4878. |
