What
is Family Violence?
“An act by a member of a family or household against another
member of the family or household that is intended to result in
physical harm, bodily injury, assault or sexual assault or that
is a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of imminent
physical harm, bodily injury…or dating violence…”
~
(Texas Family Code, 71.004)
Facts
- Reports
by battered mothers show that 87% of children witness the abuse
- Up
to 50% of all homeless women and children are fleeing family violence
| Breaking
the Silence of Family Violence! Focusing
Families is a Non-Profit organization committed to strengthening
individuals, families and communities through education, prevention
and intervention to eliminate violence and crisis issues! |
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Program
Features
Crisis
Hotline
Service 24 hours-7days per week
Crisis
Intervention
Assistance with immediate physical and emotional needs relating
to family violence issues
Individual
Counseling
Face to face counseling for adults, teens & children
Battered
Women and Children’s Shelter
Accompaniment
Services
Medical, Legal, and Social Services
Support
Groups
Community
Education
Involvement and presentations in community, schools and social services
Professional
Education
Trainings involving law enforcements, criminal justice, medical,
human services, clergy, and other professions
Volunteer
Program
Training of volunteers to help provide advocacy in crisis intervention,
accompaniment, and follow-up services to victims of Family Violence
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