advocacy – SafePlace https://safeplacesiouxland.org Siouxland's Safe Haven Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:19:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 Support CSADV with Jeans Day during Domestic Violence Awareness Month https://safeplacesiouxland.org/support-csadv-jeans-day-domestic-violence-awareness-month/ https://safeplacesiouxland.org/support-csadv-jeans-day-domestic-violence-awareness-month/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:19:18 +0000 https://csadvsiouxland.org/?p=833 Read more]]>

Domestic Violence thrives when we are silent. But if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic violence. Throughout the month of October, help CSADV to raise awareness about domestic violence and join in our efforts to end violence.

Here is what you can do:

Your company can help by holding a “Jeans Day” at your office. Pick a day or several days throughout the month of October where your employees can wear blue jeans to work for a $5 donation to CSADV. We are willing to provide a speaker and/or information brochures if requested.

Can’t do “Jeans Day”? No problem! Consider making a donation to CSADV or even volunteering your time.

To participate contact Mayfe by phone 712-277-0131 or email: mayfe@csadv.org.

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Advocacy is based on a philosophy of respect, confidentiality, and support. As advocates, we hope to widen a survivor’s possible choices and provide the support necessary to promote safety. This respect allows each individual the right to determine the course of her or his own life.

Counseling provides brief, solution-based peer support in a one to one environment.

Crisis intervention, on the phone or in person to stabilize emotions, clarify issues, provide support, and explore options to meet the individual’s immediate needs.

CRISIS INTERVENTION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Assessing risk and/or danger

  • Assessing suicide risk

  • Assessment of needs

  • Listening

  • Establishing rapport and communication

  • Validating feelings and providing support

  • Identifying the major problems

  • Safety planning

  • Referrals

  • Information about legal rights and remedies

  • Exploring possible alternatives

  • Formulating an action plan

CASE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Ongoing and long-term safety planning

  • Law enforcement assistance

  • Referrals for legal remedies and services

  • Referrals for public assistance services, including job training and support services

  • Referrals for short-term, transitional and/or permanent housing

  • Referrals for child care services and parenting education

  • Referrals for alcohol and drug evaluation and education

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