This program empowers victims of domestic abuse to be independent and to secure affordable housing. Court Advocacy - Our Court Advocacy Office is in the McGrath Judicial Complex on Route 1. We provide Family and District Court advocacy for victims of domestic crimes as well as education and emotional support. Our advocates also assist people in obtaining restraining orders. Child care is provided and no registration is necessary.
Registration is required.
Licensed expressive therapists use movement, dance and the arts to help child witnesses of domestic violence, express themselves in a healthy, non-destructive way. Also eligible are children at risk, victims of crime and children needing extra help with social adjustment. Violence Prevention Programs for Youth - We offer a variety of school and community based educational programs for children, teens, parents, and teachers. The curriculums are engaging and developmentally appropriate, focusing on comparing and contrasting abuse and respect within interpersonal relationships. The youth learn to recognize warning signs of abusive relationships, personal boundaries issues, where to go for help, and concepts on mutual respect.