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Joyce H. Williams Center
for
Battered Woman & their Children
Giving
Women and Children Hope
Purposes
and Goals At the
Joyce H. Williams Center, we are dedicated to the vision of "VIOLENCE
FREE" lives for all women and children. Studies
show that about half of all women will be in a battering
relationship sometime in their life. During 1998 in the
Kansas City Metropolitan area, approximately 1,500 women and 600
children were provided emergency shelter from their
abuser. These families are of every race and age, and come
from all religions, social, and economic levels. Our
goals are:
 | To expand the services for
victims of domestic violence. Focusing on women and
children, our mission is to restore clear thinking and judgment
and treat the cause of domestic violence.
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| To build a coalition among
service providers that will promote effective communication
and ensure quality comprehensive services.
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| To conduct informational
seminars and workshops designed to educate the public about
the nature of domestic violence and its impact on
individuals, families, and society.
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| To support and affirm ideas
that empower women and children. |
All these efforts combine to
decrease the effects of violence and reduce the psychological
effects that interfere with a victim's ability to regain power.
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Services
By coming to the
Joyce H. Williams Center, women and their dependent children have
taken a big step towards a "VIOLENCE FREE"
future. The steps ahead may not be easy, but we are here to
offer support. While residing in the shelter, families
receive:
Individual and Group
Counseling
Strength-Based Case Management
Art and Play Therapy
Referrals to Community Agencies
Information on Violence Cycles
Emergency Transportation
Substance Abuse Counseling
Client Educational Seminars
Transitional Living
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Preparing
to Leave
YOU are not
powerless or locked into a battering relationship forever.
YOU can prepare to leave at the right time. It often takes
time, mentally and emotionally, to end violent
relationships. While YOU are thinking about "Getting
Out": Gather
together originals or copies of as many of these important
documents and records as you can:
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Birth
certificates for yourself and your children |
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Deed or lease
to your home |
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Checkbooks,
extra cash and bank statements |
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Car
registration, title, extra keys |
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Social
Security cards |
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Marriage
license |
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Tax returns -
W-2's |
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Insurance
policies and premiums |
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Paycheck stubs
(yours and your spouses) |
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Picture ID |
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Joint credit
cards |
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Documentation
of household possessions |
Many of these
documents will be necessary in order for you to obtain housing, public
assistance, or free/inexpensive legal services. However,
if you are in immediate danger and find a chance to leave, do so.
Law enforcement can accompany you to your home for personal items
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HOTLINE: 816-HOTLINE (468-5463) |
