Support

People (mostly women) stay in dangerous, violent relationships for a variety of reasons.

They may lack the economic means to live independently of their perpetrator or they may be vulnerable to emotional manipulation by them, or believe their perpetrator wields legal control over them.

Sometimes, a victim stays because they mistakenly believe it is best for their children.

Whatever the reason, victims feel powerless to break the cycle of violence in their lives. Peace House support services are designed to empower a victim to leave an abusive situation and not return to it or enter into another, equally abusive one.

Peace House provides a single point of contact for anyone seeking help with a domestic violence situation. Anyone can call the Help & Information Line (800-647-9161) any time of the day or night, every day of the year. A trained victim advocate will provide immediate assistance for callers in emergency situations and answer their questions confidentially.

All services are provided free of charge to those seeking help from Peace House.

Breaking the Cycle of Violence

Understanding

For most victims, victimization is a pattern of behavior they must unlearn and replace with healthier ones. Peace House case workers help them to understand this - and to realize abuse does not have to be a part of their life.

Planning

Peace House case workers help clients develop a personalized plan for moving from where they are to where they want to be in their domestic life. Peace House provides many resources to help clients with this, including support groups, parenting classes, safety planning and domestic violence education.

Action

We connect victims with the resources they will need to implement their personal plan. These include government agencies and other nonprofits that can provide them with legal, medical, housing, transportation, financial and other services necessary for them to start their lives anew.

Peace House also helps clients navigate and access the government programs available to them, such as the courts, police, social services, workforce services, housing agencies and others. Without us, many individuals would lack the knowledge or confidence to take advantage of resources that are available in the community to help them.

“I know there are people in the world who will…help us if we need to come back”

“I feel more hopeful about the future because I’m making the right choices, rebuilding my life (and) I am free from mental abuse”

“I have control of my life now”

“Peace House has opened up my eyes about myself and how beautiful and great I am”

“I feel stronger as a mom”

“I know there is a place where one can get resources… and warm hearts willing to help”