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Men Can Rally to Stop Domestic Violence
October 18, 2014 at 11:00 am - Lutheran Settlement House,
Philadelphia
Join Lutheran Settlement House's annual rally aimed at engaging men
in speaking out about violence against women.
History
Women Against Abuse, Inc. began in the mid-1970s as a part-time
hotline in a womens center, and has grown to become one of the
leading advocates and service providers for victims of domestic
violence. Here is a brief recap:
1976: Women Against Abuse,
Inc. is founded as a part-time
domestic violence hotline in a
neighborhood womens center.
Based on the needs expressed
by hotline callers, the agency
works to create an emergency
shelter for victims and their
children.
1977: The emergency shelter
opens in a small rented house
accommodating 8-10 families.
Later that year, a legal
counseling program begins
offering victims one-on-one
support in both civil and criminal
cases.
1979: Staff grows from 6 to 26
members. The Emergency
Shelter relocates to a larger
facility donated by the City of
Philadelphia, with space for up
to 46 women and children.
1987: Sojourner House opens,
the regions first transitional
housing program for domestic
abuse survivors and their
children. It provides apartments
to 12 families at a time, for up
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increasing resources for survivors of domestic violence. Over the past
three years, Women Against Abuse's amplified advocacy efforts
highlighted the growing need for increased shelter beds for victims of
domestic violence. With further support, Women Against Abuse will
continue to advocate for increased resources for survivors, making a
tangible difference on the lives of adults and children across
throughout Philadelphia.
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