Friends provides on-going individual and group counseling and provides space for the program. Clients are assessed as to their appropriateness for the program. A service plan is developed and a service agreement is signed. Part of the service agreement includes the client s commitment to continue with counseling after obtaining a job. Domestic violence deteriorates the family and the community.
Crisis keeps women from achieving independence.
Many times, victims of domestic violence are forced to stay out of the job market and find themselves with no skills, little self-esteem, and few options. Without financial resources, it is almost impossible to leave a violent situation. On-going support to participants is made. Building Safe Blocks. In partnership with the 24 th District community policing Advisory Committee, a new program was established to assist survivors of violent crime.