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Jackson, Mississippi 39296
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Abuse Shelters in Mississippi
............................................................................................................................ The Domestic Abuse Shelters of Mississippi are there to provide services to the families affected by domestic violence. Serives provided by local shelters include: 
24 Hour Crisis Line offers crisis intervention and counseling as well as emergency referrals for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.Temporary Housing and essential needs for woman and their children who are in need of protection. Families can be admitted on a 24 hour basis. Advocacy and Referrals for medical care, legal assistance, housing, training programs, counseling, continuing education, employment and any other community resource that is needed. Counseling is offered as a group and individually in the shelter. Supportive counseling is offered off-site to those who are not in need of protection. Shelter children are provided with individual counseling, group conseling and educational programs through the Children's Program. Some shelters offer specialized programs for domestic violence abusers. Transportation to a safe place and to community agencies. Educational Outreach is available for community groups, professional organizations and schools. |
Common myths about domestic violence:
It is easy to escape battering.
Not true! It is very difficult to leave an abusive relationship. Often, the abuser has threatened to do additional harm to her and the children if she leaves. Other factors which contribute to the victims remaining in the abusive relationship include: economic dependence, isolation, a desire to keep the family togther and the hope that the battering will stop.
Women ask to be beaten.
No one asks to be beaten! Violent criminal acts are the responsibility of the violent person.
The batterer can stop battering without help.
Professional help is needed for abusers to take responsibility for their actions. Batterers need a specialized intervention program. Although the abuser may frequently promise to never abuse again, this is rarely the case.