Goals and Objectives
• Provide victims of domestic violence with alternate ways of dealing with physical and/or emotional abuse through education, counseling, shelter, non-judgmental emotional support, and housing assistance
• Increase community awareness of the problem of domestic violence
• Serve as an advocate for all victims of domestic violence
• Find ways and means to decrease the frequency, magnitude and recurrence of domestic violence
• Break the generational cycle of domestic violence and victimization
For the Future
Alternatives to Domestic Violence is working on programs and services that address the broader issues associated with family violence. We wish to foster awareness that domestic violence is not solely an issue for women, but one that permeates the fabric of our society.