DOVES
operates an 18 bed, long term shelter for battered women and
their children. Our shelter is a 3 to 6 month rehabilitation
program designed to give victims an opportunity to stop the
cycle of violence through group work on the dynamics of abusive
relationships, anger management, family systems therapy, AA
and NA and other therapeutic issues. Educational classes include
job search skills, money management, health issues, parenting
skills and nutritional education. Shelter clients also receive
help with Restraining Orders, custody issues, and other legal
papers. When a client is ready to leave the shelter, she is
helped with obtaining a job and housing. Fully 73% of clients
who have completed the program leave the shelter employed,
independent and living violence free lives.
