Our Services

Case Management
Case management is an essential tool to help those affected by domestic violence navigate the maze of social service, legal, medical, vocational and welfare systems. Our case management includes assistance in obtaining and coordinating referral services, accompanying clients on appointments, safety assessment and planning, and justice systems advocacy.

Individual Counseling and Support Groups
To assure confidentiality and safety, counseling and support groups are provided at JFSA sites as well as in neutral confidential locations. Groups include Overcoming Powerlessness: Relationships and You  and women's ongoing support groups and art activity groups for children.

Community Education
Professional training, speaker’s bureau, literature and resource materials are available.

Referral Services
Legal, medical, vocational, educational and/or financial services are important components for empowering victims are available through JFSA and other community agencies. Our case manager coordinates individualized client plans to help victims become abuse free.

Outreach
Educational outreach efforts are aimed at several selected populations, recognizing they must deal with additional barriers. These include:

• The Elderly

• Russian language

• Immigrants & Refugees

• Teens

• Religiously observant

Expect Respect: Healthy Teen Relationships Program
Innovative outreach to local area high school students, faculty and counselors includes

• Dramatic presentation of “Expect Respect” performed by local area high school students

• Video tapes

• curriculum development and interactive presentations

• Parent education