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Crisis
Intervention
Advocates provide emotional support and information for survivors
of domestic and sexual violence through our 24-hour support line. An advocate
is available in person at our offices, 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, no appointment
necessary. Advocates can also meet survivors at the hospital, police department,
or court. For more specific information or to answer questions you may have,
click on the links below.
Support
Groups
Would
you like some support? We are here to help. The following groups are meeting
now in either Nashua and/or Milford:
Domestic Violence
Survivors
Domestic Violence
& Substance Abuse Survivors
Domestic Violence
& Sexual Assault Survivors for Spanish Speakers
Sexual Assault
Survivors
Adult Survivors
of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Family &
Friends Support for Sexual Assault/Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
Children's &
Mom's Support for Child Witnesses of Domestic Violence
Creative Bridges
- developing the self through artistic expression
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Court
Advocacy
Advocates offer information and assistance in obtaining
protective
orders and can provide accompaniment to court hearings. Advocates can
administer an intake process that may qualify survivors for free legal representation
at permanent restraining order hearings. Advocates are available to assist
survivors at the following courts: Nashua District Court, Milford District
Court, Merrimack District Court, and Hillsborough County Superior Court.
Emergency
Shelter
We offer a safe, confidential shelter at a non-disclosed location.
Our safe house is a comfortable home in a residential environment. Trained
advocates offer support, information, and referrals to women and children
staying in our home, to assist them in rebuilding their lives.
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Education
Presentations related to domestic and sexual violence are available
to local schools, businesses, and civic groups. Training are tailored to each
audience and are compliant with OSHA guidelines and the NH Governor's Task
Force on Gender Equity in Education. Our offerings include presentations on
the following topics:
Bullying
Sexual
Harassment
Media
Images & Gender Stereotypes
Teen Healthy Relationships & Dating Violence Prevention
Sexual
Assault Education & Prevention
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Domestic Violence
in the Workplace
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