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We
Help Children To Grow Up In
The Best Ways Possible
Children are the major key in breaking
the generational cycles of domestic violence. Early intervention and family counseling
can break the cycle. The Family Violence Program, Inc. is
designed to help “at risk” children from domestic
violence homes to cope with their environment dealing with feelings of frustration and anger in a
positive, non-violent way.
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The
Services We Provide
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Orientation
for children entering the safe house in order to
reduce trauma and facilitate adjustment.
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School
and community education on family violence
and conflict resolution.
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Summer
camp for all children dealing with domestic violence
in the home.
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Assessments
and individual counseling for children and their
families.
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Children’s
therapeutic group that targets areas of domestic
violence, self-esteem, and the
varying emotions
children experience in abusive homes.
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Children’s
group during parent support group/counseling times.
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Nurturing
program consisting of 12-week sessions.
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Parenting
skills class consisting of 6-week sessions
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Friendly,
supportive, positive atmosphere.
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Information
and referrals
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Effects
Of Domestic Violence On Children
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Children
in violent homes are 1500% more likely than the
national average to be abused or neglected.
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Almost
90% of children are aware of violence directed at their
mother.
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3.5
billion children are at risk of exposure to parental
violence yearly.
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Children
from violent homes have higher risks of alcohol/drug
abuse and juvenile delinquency.
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Domestic
violence is the #1 cause of homelessness among
children.
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Children
learn from example that violence is the only method of
conflict resolution.
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Children
learn to accept violence as “normal” thus
repeating the cycle in following generations.
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Everyone
Must Do His or Her Part
To End Domestic Violence
Involving Children.
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