One-on-One Support & Advocacy
Here at The Women’s Center, we provide expert led programming for survivors of domestic and sexual violence that emphasizes healing, empowerment, and justice. One of the core ways we do this is through short-term advocacy.
Our advocacy model focuses on crisis intervention and providing one-on-one emotional support for survivors after experiencing domestic or sexual violence. As Advocates help survivors process their trauma, they listen and provide reassurance, encouragement, and guidance. They work with individuals and families on developing boundaries, practicing coping skills, identifying supports, and connecting to additional resources. Further, we provide advocacy within legal, housing, healthcare, and other systems for support so you never have to go through any system alone.
How to get connected to an Advocate
One-on-one advocacy and support is available for free to all survivors of all ages. We offer advocacy services over the phone and onsite in Spanish, Hmong, and English.
You can get connected to an Advocate by calling our 24-Hour Hotline at 262.542.3828.
Legal Advocacy
Our Advocates provide free assistance to people seeking domestic abuse, harassment, or child abuse restraining orders and accompany you to court hearings for the temporary restraining order and the injunction. They can also help you with safety planning.
To speak to an Advocate call 262.542.3828.
Onsite Childcare
Free onsite childcare services are available during support groups, classes, and advocacy appointments. To make a reservation for onsite childcare, call 262.542.3828 to speak with your advocate.
Children’s Programs
Children are affected in many different ways by exposure to domestic and sexual violence. The Women’s Center offers advocacy and support groups for children and teens who have witnessed family violence or who have been the victim of sexual abuse/assault.
We provide youth with spaces to express their feelings, receive support, and build resiliency as they grow on their own healing journey. These programs are available to children and teens, whether or not they are staying in our emergency shelter.
For more information or to be connected to a Youth Advocate, please call 262.542.3828 or email us.
Employment & Life Skills Support
Active employment is a key element to successful independent living.
The Women’s Center holds workshops and provides training to build skills to help obtain and retain employment. We also offer individualized employment advocacy for clients to identify their skills and employment objectives to achieve success in the job market with the help of an Advocate through the use of the following employment program services:
- One-on-one employment advocacy
- Resume writing
- Assistance with cover letters and job applications
- Mock interviews
- Current job announcements
- Networking support groups
- Individual instruction on using the internet to search for employment
- Referrals to other community agencies (when appropriate)
Our services are offered in English and Spanish. Free onsite childcare is available too by appointment.
To schedule an employment advocacy session please call 262.542.3828.
Additional Employment Support
Support Groups & Workshops
Networking support groups and workshops in English and Spanish meet at The Women’s Center to encourage those seeking employment to meet with others in similar circumstances, as well as learn a host of personal, job, and work readiness skills to successfully obtain and retain employment. Guest speakers are invited to discuss personal and professional development and provide networking opportunities.
Individual Case Management
Employment program clients often need personal skill development to assist them in overcoming barriers that deter them from accessing training and employment. Employment Advocates work with clients to build their self-esteem and help clients develop career plans. If you are an employer with a job posting, please email to the attention of the Employment Program or fax to 262.522.3882.