Emergency
Shelter:
Temporary, emergency housing for victims of domestic violence
and their children are provided 24-hours
per day, every day of the year. We provide emergency food,
hygiene items, clothing, beds and bathing facilities.
We offer an emotionally supportive and safe environment. |
- Program
Eligibility: Any individual who has been physically
abused, threatened with
abuse, is frightened to stay where they are and have
no place else to go are eligible for
emergency shelter services. We are a non-discriminating
shelter. Victims must be 18 years
or older, unless they have children or are emancipated
by the State of Florida.
- To Access the Shelter: Victims may contact the crisis lines at (386) 255-2102 for local areas or via a Statewide Hotline at: 1-800-500-1119. After an initial screening by phone, victims are met in a safe location and transported or they may drive their own car to the shelter.
- Location:
The Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. has one emergency
shelter in Daytona Beach and an intake/outreach center
in DeLand. Due to the nature of the problems our residents
face, the actual location is kept confidential. The
shelter is heavily secured and staffed 24-hours per
day.
- Length
of Stay: Length of shelter stay varies upon the needs
of the victim and their shelter goals/plans.
- Cost:
There are no fees for shelter services.
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| 24-Hour
Crisis Line: |
| A trained staff member or volunteer answers the phone 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The hotline provides support, initial screening, safety planning and information and referral services to victims of domestic violence and anyone needing assistance. Victims or concerned individuals may contact the shelter at: |
- Volusia County: (386) 255-2102
- Statewide
Hotline: 1-800-500-1119.
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| Transitional
Housing (Second Choice): |
| Domestic
Abuse Council’s Transitional Housing programs (Second
Choice) provide housing and supportive services to homeless
women with or without children. In Daytona Beach, Second
Choice is a communal type of living situation, with residents
having their own bedrooms, but sharing the rest of the
home with the other families. In DeLand there are nine
apartments. Residents with children have their own apartment.
If necessary, single women are asked to share an apartment
with another single woman. Case management and supportive
services are provided to assist residents with their plans
and goals. |
- Program
Eligibility: Homeless women with or without children.
The individual must be willing to seek employment
or attend school/career training. Homeless individuals
do not have to be a victim of family violence.
- To Access the Program: Individuals in need of housing must complete an application with the Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. You may contact (386) 255-2102 or
1-800-500-1119 for an application.
- Location:
Second Choice Transitional Housing Programs are located
in a very central part of Daytona Beach and DeLand,
close to social service agencies, shopping and buses.
- Length
of Stay: Participants may stay twenty-four months.
- Cost:
Residents are required to pay a $200.00 advance with
monthly rent based on 30% of their adjusted gross
income.
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| Family
Violence Intervention Program (F.V.I.P.): |
| The
Domestic Abuse Council, Inc., offers education to individuals
who physically and/or psychologically abuse their partners.
The Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) works
directly with abusive individuals to change their perceptions,
values; beliefs, socialization and ways of thinking that
underlie their abusive behaviors. The FVIP is certified
by the State of Florida, Department of Children &
Family Services to provide services to the abusive individual. |
- Program
Eligibility: Any male eighteen-years and older who
has resorted to physical, emotional or verbal abuse
in their personal relationships. Participants may
enter the program voluntarily or be ordered to attend
by the courts, Children & Family Services, the
Dept. of Corrections or other referral sources.
- To
Access the Program: Participants may call (386) 258-0884
to schedule intake and assessment appointments. Agencies
may fax their referrals to (386) 257-2240 or mail
to P.O. Box 142, Daytona Beach, FL 32115.
- Location:
Classes are currently held in Daytona Beach and DeLand.
- Length
of Program: Participants attend once a week with groups
lasting one and half hours in length for twenty-six
weeks. Evening and weekend hours are available.
- Cost:
Intake/assessment cost $30 per participant, plus a
$30 monitoring fee by the Department of Children &
Family Services. Group fees vary and are based on
a sliding scale, with the maximum fee of $30 per group
and the minimum $15 per group.
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| Outreach
Services: |
Support/education
groups, lead by trained advocates, give victims a chance
to sort out and ventilate their feelings with other individuals
in similar situations. Victims may also request a one-on-one
individual outreach session. During this session the advocate
will provide victims with information and referrals. Course
on Domestic Abuse (CODA) is held for females who are referred
by the courts and/or DCF, CPC, etc. Participants in this
class are typically female victims who have resorted to
violence in
their intimate relationship. |
- Program
Eligibility: (#1) Support/Education Groups: Any victim
of domestic violence who is eighteen-years and older.
(#2) Individual Outreach Session: Any victim of domestic
violence who is eighteen-years and older.(#3) Course
on Domestic Abuse – CODA: Any female who has
resorted to physical, emotional or verbal abuse in
their personal relationships.
- To
Access the Program: There are no enrollment procedures
for support/education groups. Victims may contact
the crisis line to find out the times and location
of groups and may attend at any time or day. The
Outreach Advocate must be contacted at (386) 257-2297
ext: 14 for all other individual/groups/classes
to discuss the location, the time of the class/group/session
and to arrange for an intake (CODA only). Agencies
may fax their referrals to (386) 257-2240 or mail
to P.O. Box 142, Daytona Beach, FL 32115.
- Location:
All classes and groups are currently held in Daytona
Beach and DeLand. Contact the above mentioned numbers
for the actual locations.
- Length
of Groups/Sessions: (#1) Support/education groups
last one and one half hours in length. There is no
limit on the number of sessions attended. (#2) Individual
outreach sessions last one hour in length, during
a pre-arranged date and time. (#3) CODA classes are
held weekly with classes lasting one and one half
hours in length for a total of eight weeks.
- Cost:
There are fees for the CODA class only. Participants
are charged $10 per session for a total of $80.
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| Community
Education & Professional Training: |
| The
Domestic Abuse Council, Inc.’s Community Education
and Professional Training Program is designed for anyone
in the community who wants to learn about domestic violence
and services offered by the Domestic Abuse Council, Inc.
Presentations to the public are provided, both in person
and through the media, on information prevalent to domestic
violence, the prevention of such abuse, and rehabilitation
for persons engaged in or subject to domestic violence.
Orientation and in-service training programs to law enforcement
officers, social workers, medical personnel and other
professionals and paraprofessionals who come in contact
with domestic violence victims is also provided. |
- Program
Eligibility: Community education and professional
training is provided to anyone in Volusia County.
- To
Access the Program: Interested parties may call (386)
257-2297 Ext: 19 weekdays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm to schedule
Education and Training.
- Location:
Throughout Volusia County, typically at the location
of the requesting agency/organization.
- Length:
Presentation length varies depending on the needs
of the requesting agency/organization.
- Cost:
Most programs are presented at no costs. Professional
training fees vary. Honorariums are greatly appreciated.
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| Court
Advocacy: |
| The
Domestic Violence Advocacy Program will assist victims
of domestic violence through the Injunction for Protection
process. Assistance will be offered to victims applying
for injunctions for protection, completing victim compensation,
relocation assistance forms, address confidentiality and
providing information and referrals as needed. The advocate
will accompany victims through the court process when
necessary. |
- Program
Eligibility: Court advocacy services are available
to any victim of domestic violence.
- To
Access the Program: Victims may call (386) 257-2297
ext: 16 weekdays 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to schedule
appointments.
- Location:
Volusia County Court houses or at a pre-determined
location.
- Length:
Length of service is dependent on the needs of the
victim.
- Cost:
There is no fee for victim/court advocate services.
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| Legal
Program: |
| The Legal Program works with victims
who are receiving services from the Domestic Abuse Council,
Inc. with legal representation through the injunction
for protection process. |
- Program Eligibility: Victims of domestic
violence who are receiving services from the Domestic
Abuse Council, Inc.
- To Access the Program: Victims may
call (386) 257-2297 ext: 16 weekdays 8:30 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. to schedule a legal intake appointment.
- Location: Volusia County Court houses
or at a pre-determined location.
- Length: Length of service is dependent
on the needs of the victim.
- Cost: There are no fees for legal
counsel, however there may be fees affiliated with
legal action/proceedings.
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| “Hugs
& Love” Children’s Center: |
Recognizing
the effect domestic violence has on children, the Domestic
Abuse Council, Inc. has based its “Hugs & Love”
children’s program on providing a non-threatening
environment in which children grow and thrive. With the
parent/guardians permission, assessments are conducted
on all children who enter the shelter program, to assist
with evaluating their needs for services and to screen
for possible child abuse and/or neglect. The children’s
advocate works individually as well as in group settings
with the
children from the shelter. The “Hugs & Love”
Children’s Center provides childcare while mothers
attend education sessions and support groups. The program
has a strong emphasize on teaching children how to survive
in a violent home and alternatives to violent behaviors. |
- Program
Eligibility: The “Hugs & Love” Children’s
Center is for children ages 0-17 that are residents
of the Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. shelter
- To
Access the Program: The shelter parent/guardian will
be informed of how to access the program during case
management sessions.
- Location:
The Domestic Abuse Council, Inc.’s Emergency
Shelter Program.
- Length:
Length of service is dependent on the time the family
spends in the shelter.
- Cost:
There are no fees for the “Hugs & Love”
Children’s Center.
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| “Hugs
& Love” School Based Education & Prevention
Programs: |
| The
“Hugs & Love” School Based Education and
Prevention Program targets third and fifth grade students
in Volusia County Public Schools. The “Hugs &
Love” and “Peace Rules” curriculums
are presented through the use of demonstrations, stories,
art projects, writing exercises, songs, role-plays, and
classroom discussion. Each activity is designed to reinforce
the lessons taught. The third grade program called “Hugs
& Love”, involves a four-day presentation lasting
one hour per class. The main subject matter during the
four days is: (1) peaceful and gentle behaviors, (2) non-violent
behavior & anger management, (3) expressing feelings
and self-uniqueness, and (4) finding safety and family
violence. The fifth grade program called Peace Rules,
is designed to reinforce materials presented in the third
grade. It involves a three-day presentation lasting one
hour per class. The main subject matter during the presentations
is: (1) Anger Management, (2) Conflict Resolution and
(3) Family Violence. |
- Program
Eligibility: Due to limited staff time the programs
are confined to third and fifth grade students in
the Volusia County Public Elementary Schools. Each
school must show a willingness to host the program
and schedule for the appropriate time requirements.
During school vacations/breaks this program is available
to other organizations that provide services to children.
- To
Access the Program: School counselors must contact
the Education & Prevention Coordinator to schedule
all presentations. The Coordinator is available Monday
through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm at (386) 257-2297
ext: 23. Please note: The Coordinator is usually in
school during the day, and will return your call when
they return to the office.
- Location:
Volusia County Public Schools.
- Length:
The program is three or four days, with one hour per
day, per class.
- Cost:
There are no fees for the “Hugs & Love”
School Based Education & Prevention Program.
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| Teens
Against Violence Program: |
The
“Teens Against Violence” Program is designed
to help middle and high school students reduce their vulnerability
to home and dating violence. The curriculum for this program
involves a one hour presentation to seventh grade students
and above in Volusia County Schools. The “Teens
Against Violence” curriculum is presented through
the use of handouts, classroom discussion, a video
and presentation by the speaker. |
- Program
Eligibility: Seventh grade students and above in Volusia
County Public/Private Schools or to other organizations
who provide services to young adults. Each school
and/or organization must show a willingness to host
the program and schedule for the appropriate time
requirements.
- To
Access the Program: School counselors must contact
the Education & Prevention Coordinator to schedule
all presentations. The Coordinator is available Monday
through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm at (386) 257-2297
ext: 23. Please note: The Coordinator is usually in
school during the day, and will return your call when
they return to the office.
- Location:
Within Volusia County.
- Length:
The program is one hour in length per class.
- Cost:
There are no fees for the Teens Against Violence Program.
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