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p. 2 <br /> , . , • <br /> - training of staff and personnel who also encounter. battered <br /> women at such agencies as the Department of Social Services, <br /> Mental Health Center, hospitals; and the police/sheriff <br /> departments (see attached list) <br /> - publication of the Coalition.Q6arterly which provides six pages <br /> of information on domestic violence to 2onp individuals and <br /> agencies in our two counties <br /> - participation and leadership in local community conferences <br /> III. Objectives <br /> A. Increase publicity and recognition through continued publication of <br /> the Coalition Quarterly, distribution of Coalition posters and brochures, <br /> and media coverage <br /> B. Arrange at least 4 speaking engagements per month with community groups <br /> O. Provide training to staff at loCal agencies <br /> D. Attend or participate in at least two conferences on related issues <br /> SHELTER PROGRAM - <br /> I. Goal <br /> The goal of the shelter program is to provide short-term transitional <br /> housing .(1-8 weeks) for battered Women and their children On need a place <br /> of physical safety, support, and information as they reevaluate their family <br /> situation. <br /> II. Narrative <br /> The shelter program assists the women with many children who cannot impose <br /> on family or friends for a period of 1-2 months, theisolated, dependent woman <br /> who truly has no people or money resources available to help her in a time <br /> of crisis and transition, or the woman who needs to relocate due to an <br /> exceptionally, dangerous marital, situation where even friends and family,fear <br /> • • • <br /> to house her. - . .. <br /> The shelter program is currently locdted%at a rented house in Durham and <br /> it has been in operation on a limited basis since January 1931 . <br /> The shelter program will be moving to a house in Chapel Hill in the fall of <br /> 1981 for two reasons:, <br /> 1)'The realtor for the current Durham house is recommending that the house <br /> be sold in August 1931. <br /> 2) In the spring of 1981 the Coalition was ofven a house in Chapel Hill by <br /> the Board of ACCESS, Inc. The move to this house in Chapel. Hill is a tremendous <br /> opportunity for the future of our program,both financially'and in terms of <br /> quality service. As a gift, we will own the house. The house itself is larger <br /> than the current house in Durham and thus can accomodate more women and children as well <br /> as 24 hour staff. <br /> THE SHELTER PROGRAM IS AN ADDITION TO OUR ADVOCACY PROGRAM- an addition <br /> which has filled a serious gap in previous Coalition and cminunity services <br /> for battered women and their children. THE COALITION IS REQUESTING AN INCREASE <br /> LEVEL OF SUPPORT FROM ALL OUR FUNDING SOURCES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THIS SERVICE. <br /> • <br /> III. Objectives <br /> A. Provide a safe and secure physical place of residence for 1-8 weeks for <br /> an estimated l00 women and children during a 12 month period. <br /> B. Provide a supportive and informative environment for the women and children <br /> 1. Coaltion staff and volunteers will supervise, assist, and support <br /> shelter residents <br /> ____ <br />