{"id":13127,"date":"2022-06-16T20:07:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T20:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eccovia.com\/?p=13127"},"modified":"2022-06-16T20:07:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T20:07:16","slug":"how-domestic-violence-shelters-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eccovia.com\/blog\/how-domestic-violence-shelters-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Domestic Violence Shelters Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What can someone expect when entering a domestic violence shelter? Taking the first step in recovery can be difficult, but these shelters offer a stepping stone for survivors. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seeking Out a Domestic Violence Shelter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that an estimated 10 million Americans<\/u><\/a> are impacted by domestic violence every year? This adds up to about one in four women and one in nine men\u2014statistics that paint a very sobering picture of the reality of domestic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, health- and human-service organizations across the country dedicate their work to helping these survivors of domestic violence. Programs like Safe Horizon<\/u><\/a> coordinate resources, offer counseling, and connect individuals to shelters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what can individuals expect when seeking out help from a domestic violence shelter? The idea can be intimidating\u2014especially for people currently in a violent living situation\u2014but these shelters are designed to be as helpful and approachable as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect at a Shelter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For someone experiencing domestic violence, it may seem daunting to reach out to a domestic violence shelter. What can you expect will happen? What information do you need to provide, and how safe will you be from your abuser? Keep reading to better understand what someone can expect when receiving care from a domestic violence shelter, particularly in terms of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n