Lavender is the official color designated for domestic
abuse awareness.
We use it in memory of those who have
suffered and died as a result of domestic violence,
and in celebration of the work being done
to end violence.
The
Family Center is a non-profit
organization which provides services to
victims of domestic violence and their
children.
Domestic abuse affects many of us on
different levels and while women are in
fact the primary victim, men have
experienced abuse as well (FBI stats
show that 95-98% of the abuse victims
are women). Since opening in 1984, the
Family Center has provided shelter and
services to three or four men in
comparison to over a thousand women.
Abuse can take many
forms. It can exhibit itself in
physical, verbal, mental and emotional
forms. Abuse is often accompanied by
economical and sexual abuse.
Often victims of
abuse find it difficult to reach out for
help. To understand abuse is to know it
is all about the need to have power and
control.
Think about this:
Does your partner
call you names? Limit the amount of
money you have? Push, hit or threaten
you in order to get their way or control
your behavior? Do you want the abuse to
stop?
Knowledge and
understanding of the cycle of abuse
leads to building healthy, violence free
relationships.
The Family Center
offers safe shelter, counseling,
support, advocacy, and referral to other
agencies. If you would like more
information, please call us at (715)
421-1511. Staff members are
available 24-hours and here to help.
Walk-in services are also available.
Sexual abuse
occurs when sexual activity occurs
without given consent. Anyone can
experience sexual abuse. Sexual violence
can occur in many different forms such
as sexual harassment, threats, and
intimidation. Physical sexual violence
includes unwanted touching and rape.
If you would
like more information about sexual
violence, check out our program and
services page to view helpful links and
information.
If you need to
speak with a counselor, the Family
Center has a Sexual Assault Victim
Services Coordinator that will be
available to answer any questions that
you may have concerning abuse. If you
need help please call the Family Center
or stop by our office.
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The Family Center, Inc. •
500 25th Street North • Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
24hr. Phone: 715-421-1511 • Fax: 715-421-3036
