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Our Mission...
To promote safe and healthy
families.
Our Vision...
First Step is a safe and
secure haven for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We are
honorably committed to providing a caring, respectful, nurturing,
professional, non-violent and client-centered environment. We believe this
work takes place on many levels and each is equally valuable. Our ultimate
goal is to end domestic and sexual violence both in this generation and in
the generations to follow.
Our Philosophy...
First
Step, Inc. is committed to:
Providing services to victims of family violence and sexual assault
without regard to sex, race, national origin, age, disability, religion,
religious practices or lifestyle, with safety being our first
priority.
Providing emotional support for survivors of family violence and
sexual assault, which reflects the belief that these individuals have the
right to make their own decisions about their future; and it is the role
of First Step to assist them in identifying all possible options,
therefore supporting them in making more knowledgeable decisions.
Assisting these individuals in creating and maintaining a violence
free life by providing counseling, education and other supportive
services.
Assisting other family violence shelters and sexual assault centers
by sharing technical assistance and resource information.
Being a grassroots organization, evidenced by an active volunteer
program, a local funding base, and active efforts to network with other
community resources on behalf of our clients.
Educating our clients and the community regarding the dynamics of
family violence and sexual assault in order to end this type of violence
within our community.
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Domestic Violence
includes but is not limited to: Emotional and Verbal Abuse, Sexual
Abuse, Stalking, Harassment, and Physical Abuse. The abuse may be an
intimate partner or a family member.
Sexual Assault includes but is not limited to:
Sexual Harassment, Date Rape, Incest, Molestation and Sexual
Assault. The rapist may be a family member, an acquaintance, or a
stranger.
Any victim of Domestic Violence or Sexual
Assault, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion or lifestyle may be eligible for First Step's
services.
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