Random Statistics
48% of Latinas in one study reported that their partner’s violence against them had increased since the immigrated to the US.Family Violence Prevention Fund, http://www.endabuse.org/resources/facts, 2008
Mission:Provide a safe environment with related services to women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Provide individuals and families in crisis with information, referrals, and low-cost counseling. Provide education and assistive services targeted at domestic violence prevention and intervention in the wider community of San Luis Obispo County. Vision:The North County Women’s Shelter will provide comprehensive programs of education and support, which are effective in raising community awareness and decreasing the incidence of and tolerance for domestic violence. |
