Forest County Potawatomi Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Emergency & Safety
- Women
Location
POBox 186Crandon, WI 54149 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Forest County Potawatomi Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Center is dedicated to providing services to all Anishinabe women, their families, and the surrounding community. We provice a safe living environment and encourage a healthy life-style by understanding the cycle of violence in our community. Through community education and intervention techniques, we can change the social view of domestic abuse and the impact it has on our generations and traditional way of life.
Description
The Forest County Potawatomi Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Center houses women and their children escaping from a domestic violence or sexual assault situation. We can help women get restraining orders, develop safety plans and educate about the cycle of violence. We offer advocacy and support during all aspects of abuse and recovery. This can include medical, legal or emotional. We are open to all genders and cultures.