Domestic Violence
It affects the entire community and takes an entire community to end it. Domestic Violence is a system or pattern of behaviors used to maintain power and control; it’s not about anger.
Pearl Provides Assistance to Victims/Survivors Through:
Support Services: Pearl staff provides support services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The staff at Pearl can:
Support Groups: Pearl provides weekly support groups for domestic abuse & sexual violence survivors. Coming together to share experiences and support can help sort out feelings of isolation, anger, guilt, and sadness.
- Help you file an Order for Protection.
- Go to court hearings with you.
- Explain the criminal and civil court process to you.
- Listen to you when you need to talk.
- Accompany you to the hospital.
- Assist you in reporting to the police.
- Supply you with information regarding sexual violence and domestic abuse.
- Provide you with community resources and options.
- Advocate on your behalf.
Support Groups: Pearl provides weekly support groups for domestic abuse & sexual violence survivors. Coming together to share experiences and support can help sort out feelings of isolation, anger, guilt, and sadness.