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| GILLETTE ABUSE REFUGE FOUNDATION -- Service Eligibility | |||
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The Gillette Abuse Refuge Foundation (G.A.R.F) provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our services are also available to friends, family and other support persons to help them better understand the crisis the victim is experiencing.
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Initially, we will provide direct services primarily to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Those of us working with abused people must consider each victim in context and examine our own personal attitude, biases, beliefs and misconceptions. The same events may have totally different meanings from different cultural, religious, economic, historical and political perspectives. An option or alternative for one person may be another person's barrier. Norms, perceptions, humor and values vary from one person to another. We will strive to reach all people through publicity, program and word-of-mouth. G.A.R.F. will not discriminate against or refuse services for a victim because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry or citizenship.
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Children frequently become victims of abuse and violence. We will work in schools, as we are permitted, with our education program to promote prevention and reporting by young victims of sexual assault and dating violence. Our crisis line is available to provide advocacy for child victims. We will make referrals and follow-up care plans as appropriate with coordinating agencies.
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Our community education programs will be available to all and any individuals living in Campbell County. We will promote community understanding and awareness of the problems and realities of sexual assault and family violence. Our goal is to increase reporting, community support, knowledge of our services and the prevention of these types of violence.
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| ALL SERVICES PROVIDED FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL PER WYOMING STATE STATUES 1-12-116 |
| ADVOCACY: | G.A.R.F. has trained advocates who are available 24 hours a day to provide emotional support and explore options. G.A.R.F. staff assists with the filing of petitions for Family Violence and Stalking Protection Orders. These provide temporary protection to individuals who are being abused, threatened, or harassed. |
| COMMUNITY EDUCATION: | G.A.R.F. offers educational presentations concerning domestic violence and sexual assault to organizations and agencies. G.A.R.F's youth volunteer team, "The Peer Players " perform dramatic skits and interactive presentations on the issues that affect young people. Contact the G.A.R.F. office at 686-8071 to schedule a presentation. |
| SHELTER: | Shelter is available for female victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their children. Alternative shelter is available for male victims. The location of the safehouse is confidential and the building has a well-developed security system to increase safety. |
| CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: | G.A.R.F. provides a safe, confidential place for children to express their feelings and develop safety plans. The child advocate is also available to work with parents. |
| SUPPORT GROUPS: | A variety of self-help groups are offered to provide support and
helpful information.
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| RESOURCE LIBRARY: | Helpful literature and videos from a variety of perspectives. |
| VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: | Volunteer in many aspects of G.A.R.F.'s services including office assistance, public relations, fundraising, research, shelter, group facilitation and crisis line advocacy. |