BOLTON REFUGE HOUSE INC
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Mission Statement
Mission Statement The mission of Bolton Refuge House, Inc., is to offer safety, support, education and other services, skills, or alternatives that will empower victims and enhance the safety and well-being of domestic violence and/or sexually assaulted victims by specifically addressing their needs on an individual and community basis. Clients will receive the safety, security, confidentiality, and support they need to end the abuse in their lives and the lives of their children. Clients become aware of the fact that they are not to blame for the abuse/assault, gain knowledge, and are empowered to consider their options and make decisions regarding their future. As public awareness about the prevalence, short- and long-term effects, and related ramifications of domestic violence and sexual assault increases, Bolton Refuge House is committed to assisting the community in working toward reducing and ending domestic violence and sexual assault in our area by instituting a zero-tolerance policy community-wide and by increasing the accountability of abusers for their actions.
About This Cause
Values and Philosophy Values: Bolton Refuge House is committed to encouraging a zero-tolerance for abuse of any kind by providing services that are motivated by the following values. We are opposed to all forms of abuse including verbal, economic, emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. We are dedicated to the empowerment of victims of abuse. We do not support blaming the victim for any kind of abuse. We support efforts to eliminate violence by increasing public awareness and the prevention of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. We provide individual and support group counseling because they are crucial to increasing the well-being of clients who have experienced domestic violence and /or sexual assault. We strive to ensure the victim’s safety and confidentiality in all aspects of our programs. Philosophy Statements: Bolton Refuge House values are based on the following beliefs. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a safe environment. We believe that no one deserves to be abused. We believe that no one should be forced to submit herself/himself or her/his children to abuse or violence by another person. We believe that no one is the property of another and that no one has the right to touch another without that person’s permission. We believe that violence is a learned behavior and that perpetrators must be held accountable for their behavior. We know that domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Domestic abuse and/or sexual assault is a problem that affects families of every income level, gender, race, ability, sexual preference, or religion. Domestic violence and sexual assaults are rarely single isolated incidents. They are usually a pattern of coercive control extending for a long period of time, though it may not be with the same victim. We believe that every person has the right to make decisions concerning his or her life. No person should by words, actions or attitudes attempt to remove any of the decision-making power that belongs to those seeking our assistance. We believe that children suffer from witnessing domestic abuse, in any form. We believe that mediation is inappropriate in domestic violence cases due to the power imbalance of the two parties.