For Domestic Violence
Surivors And
Their Children
Our Mission is To
Reduce The Incidents of
Domestic Violence
Through Shelter, Support
Programs, Education,
and Outreach.
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For Domestic Violence Surivors And Their Children
Our Mission is To Reduce The Incidents of Domestic Violence Through Shelter, Support Programs, Education, and Outreach. |
Laura's House Shelter In South Orange County and Shelter Services
Battering occurs
among people of all races and socioeconomic groups. (Schulman, M.A., Washington
D.C., U.S. Printing Office 1979)
Domestic violence
is the single major cause of injury to women in the U.S., exceeding rapes,
muggings, and car crashes. (Orange County District Attorney's Office)
Approximately
95% of the survivors of spousal abuse are women. (Douglas, H. Families
in Society 72 (9)
Domestic violence
is the most underreported crime in the U.S. (Orange County District
Attorney's Office)
Every 1 5 seconds
in the U.S. a woman is beaten. (National Council on Domestic Violence)
Up to 50% of
all homeless women and children in this country are fleeing domestic violence.
(National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Brochure - 1993)
1/3 of all
patients in Hospital Emergency Rooms are victims of domestic violence.
("Crimes Against the Future" Conference March, 1994).
24 Hour Hotline (714) 498-1511
Business (714) 498-1445
Women and Children in need of shelter
18-bed shelter for battered women and their children.
30 to 45 day program.
Food, toiletries and emergency clothing.
Group and individual counseling for women and children
Case management
Sliding scale, no one turned away due to inability to pay
(714) 366-4972
97 Calle de Industrias
San Clemente, CA 92672
For individual and group counseling for women and
children. Legal advice and Temporary Restraining Orders.
Group and Individual Counseling for Women and Children
Case Management
Support Groups Include:
Friends
and Families of Victims
Women's
Support Groups
Parenting
Skills
Teens' Group
Children's
Program
Phoenix
Program
Building
Healthy Relationships (Men's Group)
Attorney Consultation
Restraining Order Assistance
97 Calle de Industrias
San Clemente, CA 92672
(714) 361-3775
For staff and business information, and
education programs to provide education to
medical personnel, schools, churches and
other community groups.
Clerical Tasks
Child care
Hotline Assistanc
Shelter Maintenance
Transport Donations
Grocery Shopping Assistance, etc.
In An Abusive Relationship?
Threats of violence
Breaking or striking things
Physical force towards you or others
Verbal abuse
Jealousy
Possessiveness and lack of trust
Name calling and putdowns
Unrealistic expectations of you
Blaming you for problems
Use of force in sex
Cruelty to children and/or animals
Tell someone about the abuse.
Make a list of emergency numbers.
If injured, document your injuries and go to the nearest hospital for treatment
Make spare keys.
Safely store birth certificates, passports, school and medical records,
immigration paperwork, your car registration outside your home.
Put money aside for cab fare or gas, if needed.
Call police and get officer's name and badge number.
Obtain a restraining order by calling Laura's House Walk-in Center
for more information (714) 366-4972
"Laura's House of Treasures"
99 Avenida Serra
San Clemente, CA 92672
(714) 366-4971
To provide affordable clothing to our clients and the
community. All proceeds support Laura's House programs.
All donations are tax deductible
#33-0621826
For additional information on Domestic Violence 800-978-3600
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