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What
we Believe about Domestic Violence:
We
believe that domestic violence is rooted in a culture which
legitimizes the use of violence by the "more powerful" to
establish and maintain power and control over those with less
power.
Since
women and children generally have less power and have historically
been seen as the "property of men", society continues to sanction
violence against women and children in many ways .
Domestic
violence is also a learned behavior which works for a batterer
if there are no consequences or punishment. Without Intervention,
the battering behavior is likely to repeat from generation
to generation as children learn that violence is an effective
means to get what they want.
The
violence is reinforced by community members and organizations
if they fail to respond to domestic violence as a serious
crime and instead as a legitimate use of power. We are dedicated
to ending domestic violence and eliminating discrimination.
Therefore,
Shelter House, Inc. responds to domestic violence by providing
appropriate, culturally specific
resources for safety and protection to survivors of domestic
violence and their children.
Shelter
House assists survivors in making decisions about their lives.
Staff also work to change the community attitudes and systems
which perpetuate violence against women and other groups.
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