RDVIC SERVICES
RDVIC provides services to victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse and Incest.
Mission Statement: to provide a community
based comprehensive service that advocates for the equal rights
of all individuals to have control of their lives without violence.
Services are confidential and free of
charge.
Services include:
- Temporary emergency shelter
- 24 hour crisis hotline
- Counseling
- Advocacy: support, explain procedures,
arrange services and engage in behaviors that enhance victim
treatment at the hospital, police station, court, social service
agencies and elsewhere.
- Referrals: Link clients with other
agencies and services that may assist in obtaining housing, financial
assistance, legal services, and other services which may be available.
- Support Groups: child care/tutoring
may be available during support groups. Weekly domestic violence
groups, bi-weekly incest survivors groups, additional groups
as needed
- Volunteers: recruit, train, supervise
volunteers. If interested in volunteering contact 292-5100.
- Community Education: implement educational
and training programs to increase awareness and promote prevention
of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and incest.