Most of the women we serve at the Father Ed Judy House are survivors of domestic violence who are now safe, but remain homeless. In fact, domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women.
Last year 83% of the families staying at the Father Ed Judy House reported being victims of domestic violence.
Without access to affordable housing, many survivors of domestic violence and their children have few choices: Bounce from shelter to shelter, or return to a violent situation.
If you, or someone you know is in need of help, here are some links that offer useful information:
A general (and well written) overview
Is this abuse?
How to know if you are being abused
Staying safe
Create a personal safety plan
Staying Safe
Other Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224
Safe Houses – Locations Kept Confidential
Alternatives to Family Violence – Adams County Only – 303-289-4441
Boulder County Safe House – Boulder County – 303-449-8623
Brandon House VOA – Denver County – 303-620-9190
Denver Safe House – Denver County – 303-830-6800
Family Tree/Women in Crisis – Jefferson countC – 303-420-6752
Gateway Aurora – Arapahoe County- 303-343-1851
Domestic Violence Initiative for Women with Disabilities
Services:
Case Management, Referral and Advocacy, Community Education, Technical Assistance around DV/SA and Disability Awareness/ADA
Crisis Number: 303-839-5510
Services:
Project Safeguard’s goal is to aid victims through crisis intervention, legal advocacy and assistance clinics, court support and intervention services; while also holding systems and society accountable for their response.
Phone: 303-863-7416
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It’s Not Over Until Victims Are Self-Sufficient
Many survivors of domestic violence experience hardships months and years after they have left an abusive relationship:
1. Economic Hardship:
Many abusers either interfere with their partner’s ability to
work by harassing them at work or by undermining their child care
arrangements. Alternately, some abusers prevent their partner from
working at all. This leaves women with spotty employment histories and
underdeveloped job skills.
2. Emotional Issues: Women who have been systematically terrorized often struggle with depression and anxiety.
3. Parenting Issues:
Children coming from violent homes have been traumatized and need to
process their experiences. Some children are angry at being separated
from the abusing parent. Some mothers struggle to reassert their
authority with their children.
4. Legal and Credit Problems:
Many women face complicated custody battles with their abuser. Other
women are unable to rent an apartment because their credit was ruined
by their abuser or deeply impacted during the time they left their
partner and home.
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