These programs provide a number of services, including a domestic violence shelter that offers a safe and comfortable place to stay for victims and their children when they leave the house. The locations of these shelters are kept secret, but staff members describe them as big, beautiful homes. But that's not even close to what we have. In addition, the advocacy programs provide counseling services and legal assistance to victims trying to make it on their own. They also educate the community at large.
Victims can get to the shelters and their programs by calling a hot-line number.
If they can't get to the shelter on their own, transportation can be arranged. Victims of domestic violence who got out of abusive relationships said the shelter programs were invaluable. They helped me emotionally. They were with me all the time when I was in court. They were just so supportive and sincere.