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OUR VISION is to end the violence against women, men and children and to foster equality and empowerment for all.OUR MISSION is to serve the needs of individuals, families and the community with prevention, crisis intervention and support services with regard to domestic violence, sexual assault and other major life crises. F/K/A Womens Center Of Greater Danbury

THE TRAVERSE BAY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY IS BUILT UPON A MODEL OF SUCCESS USED BY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS NATIONWIDE, AND CUSTOMIZED THROUGH COLLABORATIVE TEAM INPUT IN OUR REGION. OUR MISSION SPEAKS TO PROTECTING CHILDREN BY PROVIDING PREVENTION, ADVOCACY, AND AWARENESS - ALONG WITH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INTERVENTION, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF CHILD SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE THAT IS CHILD SENSITIVE, SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE.

The past thirty years of protecting children, ages newborn through thirteen years, in crisis situations has made one thing perfectly clear: our job will never be done and there will always be more we can do. This mindset has led us to making great strides in preventing child abuse and neglect by extending case management services to the whole family when a child is admitted into our emergency shelter. Our Emergency Shelter services are essential in keeping children safe and secure while opening up a doorway to address the underlying issues that lead to child abuse and neglect. Critical case management (parenting classes, referrals to financial management classes and substance abuse programs, and a collaborative network of agencies and community resources) helps us to alleviate the immediate crisis situation while focusing on eliminating the cause of that situation.  Prevention is a key component to ending the violent cycle of child abuse and neglect. Our STEP Parenting program prevents child abuse and neglect by teaching caregivers valuable parenting skills and connecting them to critical community resources. Teen parents gain job skills, education, and parenting and life skills through our No Kidding: Straight Talk from Teen Parents program.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENSURE SAFETY AND STABILITY FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BATTERED, ABUSED, HOMELESS OR AT RISK; TO CREATE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE; AND TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AND END THIS RECURRING PHENOMENON. ITS GOAL IS TO RESTORE A SENSE OF DIGNITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INCREASED INDEPENDENCE IN WOMEN, MEN, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO RECLAIM THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SAFETY AND SUCCESS.

The Joan Angela D’Alessandro Foundation honors the memory of 7-years old Girl Scout Joan. The Foundation promotes child safety via programs we provide and legislation we advocate. In addition , we provide support to neglected and abused children through fun and educational excursions; and we help victims of crime by way of consultation. Joan’s story has brought hope through awareness and prevention. The lives of thousands will continue to benefit from the impact of her legacy.

Since 11/93, the Children's Advocacy Center has aided physically and sexually abused children and their non-offending family members and helped to reduce the trauma and revictimization. Faced with limited resources available, and servicing a rural, economically deprived, multi-county and multi-jurisdictional area, the Center has been innovative & responsive in coordinating and providing quality services for child abuse victims, their families, and the professionals dedicated to aiding abuse victims. The Center's focus is prevention, intervention, investigation, treatment, disposition and awareness of child abuse issues. We continue to improve and expand services to meet increasing needs of primary and secondary victims.A variety of services are offered FREE OF CHARGE thanks to grant assistance, gifts-in-kind, and community support.

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. They exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. They stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. They work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. They desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that they are prepared to lend there physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and there physical presence. They stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. They do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that they are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, they stand ready to be that obstacle

VisionTo eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault in Berks County.MissionSafe Berks provides a safe haven and on-going support system for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our advocacy and education programs increase awareness and promote the prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and all forms of oppression.Our ValuesSafety – We believe that the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of all individuals is a basic human right.Respect – We value the dignity of all individuals, appreciating our differences and cultural and ethnic diversity. Empowerment – We support our clients in making their own life decisions, and our team to take initiative and make their best contribution to fulfilling our mission.Justice – We strive to create a community where DV and SA are no longer tolerated, and where the principles of fairness and equality, including equal access to resources, are extended