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Support Programs - Youth Services

Children’s Services

Domestic violence impacts all members of a family.

Children are particularly vulnerable. They may feel the abuse is their fault or they may lash out by emulating the actions of the abuser.

To break the cycle of violence, children must learn healthy reactions and coping skills.

In addition to individual and family sessions, Prevail offers support groups specifically for children. “Exploring My World” is a specific 10-week curriculum focusing on emotions, safety and other coping skills for children ages 6-11. These sessions run concurrently with parent support groups allowing the family to all attend together.

  • “I learned that abuse is physical, emotional, or sexual hurts and is not an accident.”
  • “I learned about healthy and unhealthy families.”

In addition to on-site services, Prevail Advocates provide court support in custody hearings as well as assistance in filing protective orders for children.


Chaucie’s Place – Child Advocacy Center

Since its founding, Prevail has been an active member of the Chaucie’s Place team. Chaucie’s Place is a neutral, child-friendly, home-like environment where a single, comprehensive investigative interview can take place in cases of alleged child sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

Allowing a child to tell their story one time lessens the trauma and allows healing to begin.

The Prevail advocate on site provides emotional support to parents during this trying time. Additionally the advocate serves as a resource for referrals to programs – such as Prevail’s support groups – to help the child and their parents move on from this incident.

 

Adolescent Services

Being a teenager is difficult enough. Add living in a home with violence or being the victim of sexual assault and things are even more confusing.

Prevail offers one-on-one support to teens as well as two particular support groups meeting very different needs.

“Making Choices” is a group for teens living with or having experienced domestic violence. It strives to help teens move forward with their lives in a safe, healthy manner.

“Courage to Heal” was developed as a resource for teens who have been sexually assaulted. Instead of feeling scared and alone, the group allows these young women to express their feelings and develop strategies for moving forward.

What Clients Say...

  • “I learned that changes happened 4 years ago and it was really bad, and now it is better. In another year, it might be the best.”
  • “I know that I am not the only one. I used to think that I was and I am surprised to find out that I am not the only one.”