Family Stories
Many women have come to JFSA for help and assistance during the darkest times of their lives. Here are a few compelling examples of the impact in their lives made by JFSA's Family Violence Prevention program. All names have been changed to protect the identifies and confidentiality of those we serve..

"Barbara"
Barbara, a 37-year-old woman, and her husband, Joel, called requesting marital counseling. Barbara was very quiet in the initial interview, but violence was not raised as an issue. Read more...

"Joan"
Joan, a 60 year old woman, married for 40 years, called the JFSA hotline after her husband threatened her with violence for spending $20 over the money he had budgeted for groceries. Read more...

"Irina"
Irina, a 31-year-old pregnant, disabled woman from the former Soviet Union went to the emergency room after being brutally beaten. Read more...

"Rachel"
Rachel, a 27-year-old religious woman from Philadelphia with 3 small children was married to a clergyman who not only physically abused her, but also sexually abused one of their children. Read more...