In this brochure we are not only
talking about domestic violence
but also talking about Womens
Advocates which is a local shel-
ter that helps women and chil-
dren who are victims of domes-
tic violence. This is both a guide
for anyone looking for help of
any kind and an encouragement
for people to volunteer.
Signs you are in a abu-
sive relationships
Do you:
Feel scared or fear your partner?
Watch what you say and do
around them to avoid conflict?
Feel like its your fault and de-
serve to be hurt?
Does your Partner:
Have a bad temper?
Treat you badly and harm you
physically, emotionally, and men-
tally?
Controlling, jealous or threaten
you, your children and family?
If you answered yes, chances are
you are in an unhealthy relation-
ship.
Throughout this brochure Womens
Domestic
Advocates has been our main focus
because it is close to the Hamline
Community. This is a local organi-
zation for students to volunteer,
Violence
help, and learn in the community.
There are also other organizations
in the cities that help with domes-
tic violence and we encourage you
to explore those opportunities as Domestic violence is the will-
well. ful intimidation, physical as-
sault, battery, sexual assault,
Raise Awareness and get and/or other abusive behavior
Involved: as part of a systematic pattern
of power and control perpe-
Through social media trated by one intimate partner
Community organizations
against another. It includes
Taking a stand and spreading the physical violence, sexual vio-
word lence, psychological violence,
Learn and Educate on domestic and emotional abuse.- Nation-
violence and how to get help and al Coalition Against Domestic
help friends and family.
Donate:
Visit www.wadvocates.org to make a
donation online or visit
www.target.com to buy a gift card
and mail them to:
Womens Advocates
Attn: Holiday Donations
588 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 554102
Nayeli Falcon, Ashley Zukowski
Acknowledgements: Thank you to Foundations of Womens Studies
Kelsey Johnson at Womens Advo-
cates for taking the time to sit 24-Hour Crisis Line
down with us to talk about the or- 651-227-8284
ganization and answer our ques- or Statewide Toll-Free
tions. 1-866-223-1111
Womens Advocates
Womens Advocates is a
shelter for women and chil-
dren who are victims of do-
mestic violence. Founded in
1974, this shelter provides
personalized support, edu-
cation, and resources for
women and children along
with helping them move
from the shelter to live
safe, independent lives free
from violence.
It should be noted that
any information in this bro-
chure about Womens Advo-
cates comes from a combi-
nation of resources and an
interview from Womens Ad-
vocates and are not our own
thoughts.
Resources Offered by
Womens Advocates
15 bedrooms that shelter up
to 50 women and children
each night
Over 1,000 women and
children are provided
shelter each year
A 24-hour crisis line which is
the first point of contact for
many victims
Over 16,000 calls are re-
ceived per year
Help with finding employment
Job interview skills, help
with obtaining a GED,
help with language
skills, and many other
opportunities are availa-
ble
Help find safe housing to
move into after leaving shel-
ter
After care program Help for
up to a year (or more) if
needed after leaving the shel-
ter
Support groups
parenting, clinical
health, etc Childrens
programs available dur-
ing these meetings
Healthcare for the Homeless,
Family Tree Clinic, and clini-
cal therapists come to help
Tutoring provided from St.Paul
public schools
Volunteer
Opportunities
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Evening Activities: Organize
and provide materials for an
event (such as spa night, a
movie, games, or crafts) Op-
portunities available Monday
and Thursday nights, usually
from 6:30-7:30
Drives: Donation Drives easy
and fun way to help. Contact
Womens Advocates for ideas
of potential drives, there is a
variety of needs.
Dinner: Volunteer Dinner
Groups choose a menu, pur-
chase the ingredients, pre-
pare and serve the meal, and
help clean up afterwards.
Individual Volunteer Opportu-
nities
Childrens Program: Help pro-
vide safe and supportive en-
vironment for children while
mothers are attending sup-
port groups
Housekeeping: Help complete
general cleaning tasks, or-
ganize/repack personal care
product donations, and assist
with housekeeping inventory
Clothing Closet: Help organ-
ize and clean the clothing
closet along with keeping in-
ventory of supplies.