Journey Center for Safety and Healing

We are excited to share with you that Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center (DVCAC) is now Journey Center for Safety and Healing! Our new name reflects that we are there to walk alongside those impacted by domestic violence and child abuse every step of the way. We are excited to continue this Journey with you as we enter Domestic Violence Awareness Month. #DVAMcle #JourneyCenter https://lnkd.in/djixhbf

Journey Center is partnering with Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, @legalaidcleveland, and Cuyahoga County Witness Victim Service Center for an upcoming training about all things protection orders. This all-day training is an in-depth look at both civil and criminal protection orders and practical tips on how to support survivors in Ohio. This training will be helpful for anyone who works with or interacts with survivors. For more info and to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/eiii43vm

URGENT: The Victims of Crime Act (#VOCA) has been cut 40% endangering millions of victims and survivors of violence. Tell Congress to pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act. #PassCVFSA https://lnkd.in/eZ-k73ux

Journey Center's September 2024 newsletter is here! As the summer months wind down be sure to take a look at what's going on at Journey Center; including our newest Support Group and ways to get involved during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! https://lnkd.in/dXZGs2Qr

"Tuesday mornings always start with Domestic Violence (DV) Education Classes. Our DV classes are my favorite to facilitate. I get to see so much growth and and witness clients’ confidence increase with each week... My busiest day are definitely Thursdays! Thursday mornings start with facilitating our ACT Parenting classes. Parenting classes fly by because it's so activity based and there’s so much to learn and do each week. After Parenting Class I join in on case review for the MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) with Canopy Child Advocacy Center. I enjoy hopping on those calls, it's interesting to see so many different organizations join together for each individual case. After the MDT I prep for the evening DV Class and before I know it, DV class is done, and the day is over." Click to learn more about our PACE Program and hear from McKenzie about a day in their life as a PACE Advocate: https://lnkd.in/esbYKd-v

Join Journey Center for our newly announced Trainings! Our trainings are an excellent resource for those working with victims of abuse who want to gain a deeper understanding of domestic violence and child abuse. Trainings include: Safety Planning with Survivors, Technology Safety Planning, How to Help a Loved One, and more! https://lnkd.in/eFqgJqkb

Journey Center's Prevention and Community Engagement (PACE) program provides education, prevention, and referral information to individuals and organizations impacted by domestic violence and/or child abuse. In addition, Journey Center offers Domestic Violence Education Classes for adult victims of domestic violence. This class is a 7-week educational program that provides education on the dynamics of domestic violence as a way to help those impacted by abuse. Without your help, survivors of domestic violence and child abuse will not receive critical education and prevention services. Consider making a donation to Journey for those who have experienced abuse and domestic violence. https://lnkd.in/ekDhxBq8

Journey Center's August 2024 newsletter is here! Take a look at what Journey Center has been up to this summer including being recognized as a WWE SummerSlam Community Champion, hosting a listening session for Ujima, Inc. and ways you can support someone impacted by abuse. https://lnkd.in/ew-neChg

Today, July 30th, is the International Day of Friendship. This day plays a vital role in strengthening bonds, building new friendships and spreading peace and unity. Click the link below to read more about how you can provide support to a friend experiencing abuse. https://ow.ly/zCJb50SLOFU . . . #InternationalDayOfFriendship #SupportSurvivors #Safety #Healing #BreakingCycles

"No two days in Shelter are alike. The only thing you know for certain walking through the doors of the Shelter is that you will be helping other human beings work through one of the hardest things one can experience. It all starts with a call." In 2023 Journey Center's Shelter served 160 adults and children who were seeking a safe and violence-free life. Providing emergency shelter is one of Journey Center’s essential programs. Services are provided 24-hours a day for individuals and their children who are in need of immediate relief from violence and abuse. Click the link to learn more about our Emergency Shelter and hear from Shelter Advocate, Sam, about a day in their life as a Shelter Advocate: https://ow.ly/gQ6G50SHKLc