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June Spotlight
The "Brown" Family home was a dangerous and scary place. At 6 years old, witnessing cyclical physical battering, as well as psychological and emotional abuse of her mother were regular occurrences for "Jamie". "Jamie" was at an increased risk of being abused too, this is typical of all children living with violence. In addition, "Jamie" was on the road to suffering from long-term effects of witnessing domestic violence, such as impaired emotional functioning, below average academic performance, poor social adjustment and becoming involved in other abusive relationships. Sadly, children like "Jamie" who are abused (witnessing the abuse of a parent is emotional abuse) may attempt suicide, and or abuse alcohol and drugs. They also may run away from home.
The Independence House staff and volunteers provided "Jamie" and her mother with professional caring, effective counseling and advocacy and supported them in their goals of obtaining safety and self-sufficiency. This is our work and our mission, this is what we all do every day at Independence House. Our dedicated staff provides effective and high quality advocacy, counseling and support and outreach, education and prevention. In fiscal year 2006, staff answered 679 hotline crisis calls from Cape Cod victims like "Jamie's" mother, and more than 5,000 victims were provided with safe place to stay, civil legal advocacy, support groups, counseling and emergency food. In addition, the staff provided community education, outreach and prevention to over 5,000 Cape Cod youth, professionals and organizations. All of these services were free, confidential and timely to really help victims when they needed it.
Independence House is a non-profit organization that assists Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and their Children. For More Information about Independence House or to make a donation, visit www.IndependenceHouse.org
Our 24/7 Emergency Crisis Hotline is 1-800-439-6507
Our main office is located at 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis and is open M-F ~ 8 am - 5 pm Phone 508-771-6507
