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WHAT FACTORS IN FAMILY SITUATION INDICATE HIGH RISK OF DANGER?
- Presence of alcohol or drugs
- Suicidal thoughts / behaviors
- Previous legal action
- Intimidating behavior / threats to children
- Previous violent episodes / abuse
- Previous separations
- Limited ability to make decisions or function effectively
- Incidents of violence in either partner's family of origin
- History of violent activity outside the home
- Expressions of remorse for controlling or assaultive purpose
HOW VICTIM ASSISTANCE CAN HELP YOU:
- Support group.
- 24 hour telephone counseling and outreach services.
- Crisis intervention.
- Individual and family counseling.
- Assistance in planning alternatives.
- Court assistance and legal referral.
- Emergency food.
- Advocacy and escort services to prosecutor's office, court and various agencies.
- Community education.
- Spiritual counseling.
- Resource library: Videotapes and printed materials.
- TIME OUT:
- Court centered educational / therapeutic program for offenders with family violence problems.
- May be attended without court involvement.
- Involves the assistance of other community agencies and shelters* on your behalf.
- SUPERVISED VlSITATION - provides safe visits for children with their non-custodial parent. Operates in conjunction with Domestic Relations Court.
