The Domestic Violence Intervention program helps victims and potential victims of domestic violence break the cycle of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in their lives. The primary services offered to domestic violence survivors are:

•  crisis intervention
•  counseling
•  advocacy
•  information/referrals

While in the program, the staff works intensively with each client, advocating on her behalf, offering assistance each step of the way. Such assistance may include court advocacy, securing an order of protection, and referrals to long-term counseling programs.

Staff from the Domestic Violence Intervention Program also provide community outreach and prevention education. The Program Specialist conducts community presentations in local schools, daycare centers, and other organizations, on an average of twice a month, to raise awareness about domestic violence.

Casa Central Chicago Safe Start

Casa Central Chicago Safe Start (CCCSS) is a community response dedicated to preventing and reducing the trauma of exposure to violence in children ages 0-5. The Safe Start program strives to increase community knowledge and awareness of violence and the impact it has on young children, as well as to provide violence prevention and intervention education and resources.

For more information Cresencia Morales (773) 645-2407	DV Intervention: Key Information Program assistance may include court advocacy, securing an order of protection, and referrals to long-term counseling programs.
For more information Mary Reynolds (773) 645-2417	Chicago Safe Start: Key Information Program services include specialized assessments, therapeutic services and community education.