YWCA Eastern Union County

The YWCA EUC seeks to create an environment through which women empower themselves and work to lead non-violent lives. The ultimate purpose is to heal the wounds of women and children, whether of the heart, mind, body or soul.

Description:
The YWCA EUC is the lead comprehensive domestic violence agency in Union County. The YWCA EUC's Project Protect provides services to survivors of domestic violence through it's 24-hr. hotline, emergency shelter and counseling services. The Court Advocacy program provides court preparation, advocacy and accompaniment for victims. Additionally, the YWCA has a Legal Representation program, whereby an attorney specializing in domestic violence can represent clients on matters pertaining to restraining orders, custody, divorce, and other issues. The Community Relations Program provides community awareness and education programs about the nature, scope and effects of domestic violence, including teen dating violence prevention to teens and programs serving teens. The Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) are trained volunteers that provide emotional support to victims of domestic violence, as well as information and referrals, when requested by local police departments. Supportive Housing provides apartments for women and children leaving shelter. Non-residential counseling provides individual and group counseling services to victims who are or have been impacted by domestic violence. The PALS Program (Peace: A Learned Solution/A Child's View) provides creative arts therapy and counseling services to children impacted by domestic violence as well as for their non-offending parent. The goal of Project Protect programs is to empower women and strengthen families.

History:
The YWCA EUC opened its doors in 1920 and since then has been serving the women and children of Union County. In response to the growing concern about domestic violence in Union County, the YWCA EUC established Project Protect in 1978 to provide shelter for abused women and their children. Other programs for victims of domestic violence have been established by the agency since then.

Contact person: Dottie David-Wilson, (email)

Office fax number: (908) 355-0534

Address:

PO Box 744 Cranford, NJ 07016

Web Site: http://www.ywca-euc.org

Last updated on July 23, 2009