DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER
Programs
Safe Housing for Domestic Violence Victims
Safe HousingDVCC provides emergency, temporary safe housing for domestic violence victims and their children. Residents in our two safe houses (Stamford and Norwalk) are provided with meals, clothing, other basic needs, safety planning, and transportation. Additionally, the full range of our victim services is available to residents of our safe houses. In FY2021, our safe housing served 110 individuals, 52 of whom were children. 97% of victims surveyed said they felt safe from their abuser while in DVCC's safe housing. Additionally, 91% of victims felt supported & less isolated as a result of their stay in our safe housing.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$990.1KLegal Advocacy for Domestic Violence Victims
Legal Advocacy Legal advocates work with victims on civil and criminal matters within the court system. Legal advocacy includes helping victims obtain orders of protection. Legal Advocates are present at arraignments and domestic violence criminal hearings to advocate for victims. In addition, they provide one-on-one legal consultations to assist victims with family legal issues, including child support, custody, alimony, and divorce. In FY2021, DVCC provided criminal advocacy services for 2,261 victims.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$698.9KCounseling and Support for Domestic Violence Survivors
Counseling DVCC offers shortterm individual counseling with survivors of domestic violence to help them understand the effects of trauma, identify options and goals, and develop safety plans. In addition, we offer group counseling which fosters a supportive environment that helps to lessen feelings of isolation Child Counseling DVCC has a dedicated, full-time youth and family counselor on staff to provide one-on-one counseling, parent/child counseling, and age-appropriate support groups for children as secondary victims of domestic violence. The counselor also works with young adults as primary victims of domestic violence. In FY 2021, DVCC provided child counseling to 197 clients, 116 were children, and 81 were parents. As a result of child counseling, 100% of child clients have an age-appropriate understanding of domestic violence dynamics (ex. Fighting between adults is not their fault, and violence is never okay. In addition, 80% of parents reported seeing positive changes in their child's coping skills since they started counseling.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$378.6K
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