DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is the primary cause of homelessness for women and children in Alameda County. Recognizing the need for domestic violence services to complement our emergency and housing services for women and children, Building Futures expanded its domestic violence services in the mid-1990s to include critical shelter and support services:
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a 24-hour crisis hotline |
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a 20-bed safe house emergency shelter with case management, children’s programming and essential support services to secure safe and permanent housing solutions |
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domestic violence outreach, education programs and support groups designed for women in our homeless shelters and the community at large. |
Through a range of domestic violence services, Building Futures provides options and support for women seeking alternatives to dangerous relationships and living situations. More than 60 percent of the women in Building Futures’ homeless shelters have experienced family violence at some point in their lives. Those in the most immediate danger are referred to Sister Me Home, our safe house shelter, or other domestic violence shelters. Our range of support services and case management assist women and children in crisis rebuild their lives free from homelessness and family violence.
For more information about our domestic violence services and support groups, call our toll-free crisis line at 1-866-A-WAY-OUT.
Learn more about:
Domestic Violence 101
Community Support Groups
The Cycle of Violence
Power and Control Wheel
Equality Wheel
Your Safety Plan
Technology Safety Plan
Domestic Violence & Housing
FVLC-Protective Orders
FVLC-Teen Dating Violence
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