CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

WORTHINGTON, Ohio, 43085-2283 United States

Mission Statement

Our mission is to interrupt the cycle of domestic violence by responding to those in need, educating our community and advocating for social change.

About This Cause

CHOICES defines domestic violence as physical assault, psychological abuse and/or sexual abuse between adult family members. Domestic violence cuts across all geographic, religious, socio-economic, racial, sex and age barriers. Domestic violence is learned, criminal, generational, cyclical and is correlated with substance abuse. Domestic violence increases in frequency and severity within a relationship yet is not a relationship issue. It is estimated that domestic violence occurs in at least one in four adult relationships in the area CHOICES serves. We believe: •Domestic violence exists and is a problem. •No family member deserves to be abused by another family member. •No family member has the right to abuse another family member. •Everyone has the right to a violence-free household. •CHOICES has a responsibility to adult victims of domestic violence. •Intervention can help. •PRIMARY responsibility for the acts and behaviors of individuals belongs to those individuals. •SECONDARY responsibility belongs to society.

CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
500 W Wilson Bridge Rd Ste 245
WORTHINGTON, Ohio 43085-2283
United States
Unique Identifier 310910779