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To eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault through treatment and prevention services across Oakland County and surrounding communities.

Our Goals:

• Provide direct services to any child, adult or family experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
• Provide direct intervention services to perpetrators of domestic violence in order to prevent future occurrences.
• Eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault through prevention education services.
• Positively impact community efforts related to domestic violence and sexual assault.

Our Philosophy:

• We believe all people have a right to violence-free lives. Domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse should never be tolerated or condoned. These acts have a devastating effect on victims, their families and society as a whole.
• We believe abuse is an act of power and control that the victim does not provoke, enjoy or deserve. Victims can regain control of their lives through appropriate support services.
• We believe all women, children and men have a right to their own identities and need not define themselves according to cultural traditions, some of which may tolerate abuse. It is our mission to eliminate the root causes of abuse. Education is a vital component in working toward the prevention of physical and sexual violence.