respect - Sojourner Family Peace Center

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What We Do
For over 30 years, Sojourner Family
Our mission is to create
Learn about all we are doing to
create peaceful communities
Peace Center has provided safety,
peaceful communities in which
support, education, advocacy and
resources to keep people safe. We
are committed to the goal of serving
domestic respect and a life free
from violence is the right of
women, men and children in order
to break the cycle of family violence
every woman, man and child.
and to create communities where
people live peacefully.
Administration
414-276-1911
Advocacy
414-276-1911
Restraining Order Clinic
414-278-5079
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates in the
Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office
414-278-4978
Beyond Abuse
414-276-1911
P.O. Box 080319 | Milwaukee, WI 53208
Phone: 414-276-1911 | Fax: 414-276-5001
TTY: 414-727-2342
www.familypeacecenter.org
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
414-933-2722
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
414-933-2722
TTY
414-727-2342
This brochure is available in
alternative formats upon request.
Sojourner Family Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity
employer and service provider operating under an
Affirmative Action and Civil Rights Plan.
YO U A R E N O T A LO N E
Family Advocacy and
Support Services (FASS)
Our Advocates work with individuals and
families to help support them in leading a life
free of violence. Programs and services include:
individual case management, support groups,
legal assessment and referrals.
Children’s support groups and services are
available for children ages 3 1/2 to 17 years old
who have witnessed domestic abuse. Programs
include: preschool enrichment, support groups,
academic enrichment, individual case management
for parents, assessment, individual counseling
and referrals. Child care is available during the
women’s group sessions free of charge.
Emergency Domestic
Violence Shelter
Sojourner Truth House, our 46-bed, wheelchair
accessible shelter provides a safe and secure
environment and a respite from violence for
women and children. Services are offered using
a case management approach, including job
readiness training, parenting education, and
support groups.
Programming is also provided to children
residing at Sojourner Truth House. These
programs are provided on-site and include:
preschool enrichment, support groups,
academic enrichment, individual case
management for parents, assessment,
individual counseling and referrals.
Community and
Survivor Education
Support Groups
Our support and education groups are free and
confidential. They are designed to help survivors
gain support, insight, and wisdom from other
individuals who have experienced intimate partner
violence. We also offer support and education
groups for parents.
“Peace means getting up in the morning and feeling
happy to plan life and think about the future.”
—ANASTASIA, SUPPORT GROUP MEMBER
Life Skills
Education and counseling for survivors
are offered one-on-one and in workshops.
Topics covered encourage independence and
achievement of personal goals in the following
areas: Economic Empowerment, Employment/Job
Readiness, Education, Health and Wellness, and
Civic Participation.
Community Education
Sojourner Family Peace Center has speakers
available to travel to schools, businesses, the
interfaith community and other organizations
to increase awareness and understanding of
family violence issues impacting children, teens
and adults.
Beyond Abuse
The Beyond Abuse program helps participants
learn to eliminate abusive and controlling
behaviors from their relationships; thus
contributing to ending the cycle of domestic
violence. Through our groups, participants
learn alternative, healthy, non-abusive ways
to deal with their emotions. We offer groups
for men and women, and groups for young men
ages 17–19.
Participants in the program may also receive individual
advocacy and case management services that
support their individual needs. The staff assists the
participants in developing plans to achieve their
individual goals, provide referrals and community
resources and helps connect individuals and families
to an ongoing support network.
All services are confidential and provided free
of charge. Services are available in English,
Spanish, Russian and Hmong. Interpreters
in other languages also available.
Criminal & Civil SystemsBased Advocacy
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates
Sojourner Family Peace Center operates a
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate program within
the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office.
Advocates serve as a liaison between the client
and the criminal justice system by providing
support and guidance in cases of domestic
abuse.
Restraining Order Clinic
Sojourner Family Peace Center operates the
Restraining Order Clinic at the Milwaukee County
Courthouse. Advocates provide legal advocacy,
assistance, guidance and support to those
seeking restraining orders.
Community Domestic Abuse Advocate Program
Sojourner Family Peace Center, in partnership
with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s
Office and the Milwaukee Police Department, has
confidential advocates available to offer services
in all Milwaukee Police Districts. Advocates provide
assistance and support to individuals who have
reported an incident of domestic violence to the
Milwaukee Police Department.
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
414-933-2722
If you need help, or for information on
any of our programs and services, call us
24 hours a day at 414-933-2722.
We rely on volunteers! To volunteer in any of
our programs, please call us at 414-276-1911
or visit www.familypeacecenter.org.