Programs

  • Transitional Living Program

    A continuum of services aimed at securing safe, permanent housing. We operate a transitional living program to house families rendered homeless because of Domestic Violence. Families are eligible to remain for up to two years during which they engage in services designed to give them the tools they need to live indpendently. Families have access to comprehensive services such as extensive case management, legal advocacy, personal and professional development, supportive and psyco-educational groups, family nurturing and stabilization services, assistance with housing search, and referrals to other services as appropriate. We help survivors find and maintain permanent housing and provide supportive services to ensure they have the tools to succeed independently. We also offer Rapid Rehousing services for survivors both in our shelter and in the community. We administer short-term rental assistance funds to help families quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Survivors accessing rapid rehousing receive all the above services and supports, including short term rent subsidies, while in their own units.
    Geographies
    Newton, MA, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Homeless shelters,Rent and mortgage assistance,Utility expense assistance,Domestic violence shelters,Housing for the homeless,Transitional living,Domestic violence
    Homeless people,Low-income people,Victims of crime and abuse
    75
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  • Steps to Justice

    Our team of staff attorneys provide free, trauma-informed legal advocacy and representation for restraining orders, custody/child support, divorce, immigration, and housing. They also educate survivors and civilian advocates on legal rights and court processes.
    Geographies
    Newton, MA, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Domestic violence,Legal aid,Public interest law
    Homeless people,Low-income people,Victims of crime and abuse
    200
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  • Prevention, Intervention and Education

    The Second Step provides extensive services to survivors in the community, including safety planning and case management to find safety, build skills, develop resilience, heal from trauma and thrive. Services include psycho-emotional education and emotional support, English language skills, mentoring, financial wellness, advocacy, court accompaniment, and connection to resources. Advocates also conduct workshops and presentations for the broader community, focusing on topics such as healthy/unhealthy relationships, warning signs of abuse, bystander intervention, and how to help peers, friends, and family members who are in violent and abusive relationships.
    Geographies
    Newton, MA, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Domestic violence
    Victims of crime and abuse
    150
    –