• Provide direct advocacy and crisis intervention services to people in Forest, Oneida and Vilas Counties
• Work with schools to provide preventative and awareness building educational programs to students.
• Present educational programs to community and civic organizations to increase awareness of child abuse, incest, domestic abuse, harassment, etc.
• Conduct trainings for educators, health care workers, mental health providers, law enforcement, and other community professionals regarding the issues of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Work with other community professionals to establish and maintain an effective referral network.
• Maintain visible presence in our communities, working to affect change in attitudes that condone domestic and sexual abuse.
• Network with State Coalitions for up-to-date resources.

Shelter Programs

• We have 5 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 16 individuals.
• We provide food and personal items such as diapers, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.
• We often have children and provide cribs and baby supplies.
• Our shelter operates 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
• In 2001, we served 39 adults and 36 children for a total of 1376 nights of shelter.
• In 2000, we provided 995 nights of shelter.
• In 1999, we provided 668 nights of shelter.

Addendum: Definitions

Advocacy:
Acting on behalf of and in support of victims/survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic abuse to ensure their interests are represented and their rights upheld, including legal and medical advocacy

Supportive Services: An ongoing process of identifying and providing options; skill development; i.e., coping strategies, relaxation techniques, etc; and education, support and guidance