GO MAGIC! Congratulations to our Orlando Magic as they approach the 2nd round of the playoffs.
SafeHouse of Seminole
Opening Doors
for Victims of Domestic Violence
Hotline 407-330-3933
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GO MAGIC! Congratulations to our Orlando Magic as they approach the 2nd round of the playoffs. SafeHouse of Seminole Opening Doors for Victims of Domestic Violence Hotline 407-330-3933
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Safehouse provides a safe confidential shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Safehouse provides a 24-hour crisis hotline with 24-hour Spanish translators available. During their stay, program participants receive individual crisis counseling, support groups, case management, safety planning, emergency clothing and food, referrals to community resources, children’s services including assessment and appropriate referrals, and personal advocacy. Safehouse Victim Services Advocates assist additional survivors through domestic violence police reports. Seminole County victims are contacted and informed about Safehouse services. This outreach program provides support groups for adults and children, plus individual crisis counseling for those who do not reside in the shelter, with an emphasis on under-served populations including the elderly, non-english speaking survivors, individuals in same sex relationships and persons with disabilities. In addition, Safehouse outreach advocates collaborate with other agencies to provide transitional housing survivors for up to two years. Further, Safehouse advocates strongly in the community for early intervention and prevention of domestic violence. Seminars, training and continuing education classes are provided to satisfy certification requirements for law enforcement, health care and other professionals needing contact hours in the area of domestic violence. Educational speeches and programs are also presented throughout the year. Additionally, Seminole County middle and high school students participate in discussion groups facilitated by Safehouse advocates. The students discuss gender stereotypes, self-identity and dating relationships. Following the education, they are involved in projects to help teach others about dating violence. Elementary school students are taught a four-part curriculum including: feelings, abuse and gender/racial stereotypes; conflict resolution; safety planning and what to do when abuse is happening at home. Also, Safehouse legal advocacy is implemented through the Safehouse Court Advocacy Program. Major goals of the program are to provide a supportive and positive first contact with the court system and to assist clients in completing the lengthy and complex injunction petition. The advocates provide crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, and information and referrals for legal assistance and other community resources. Last year, Safehouse reached more than 40,000 people in the Seminole County community. |
Contact Information: Hotline: 407-330-3933 or 800-500-1119 Administrative Offices: 407-302-5220 Injunction Offices: 407-665-6226 or 407-665-6236 Send mail to
mskorepa@safehouseofseminole.org with
questions or comments about this web site.
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