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Breaking News: Guest column: Violence Against Women Act is crucial legislation Monday, 04 March 2013 00:00 Guest column: Violence Against Women Act is crucial legislation...The Shelter for Abused Women & Children’s program participants, volunteers and staff commend members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for working to ensure the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

Breaking News: Guest column: Domestic Violence Among the Wealthy Hides Behind ‘Veil of Silence’ Monday, 04 March 2013 00:00 Domestic Violence Among the Wealthy Hides Behind ‘Veil of Silence’... “Higher-income people hide behind what I call a veil of silence,” says Dr. Susan Weitzman, founder of the Weitzman Center, an advocacy organization that raises awareness about what she calls upscale abuse. “They believe it’s only happening to them. No one can hear you scream on a 3-acre lot.”   Breaking News: Congress sends Violence Against Women Act to Obama Thursday, 28 February 2013 00:00 Congress sends Violence Against Women Act to Obama... Anti-violence law has been credited with reducing domestic violence and improving treatment of rape victims.   Breaking News: Naples men fly out for Mount Kilimanjaro climb Monday, 25 February 2013 00:00 Naples men fly out for Mount Kilimanjaro climb... The men are embarking on a nine day journey to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money and awareness for a Naples non-profit aimed at helping women and children in need...   Breaking News: Senate Passes Domestic Violence Bill with New Key Protections Wednesday, 13 February 2013 00:00 Senate Passes Domestic Violence Bill With New Key Protections...The Senate voted Wednesday to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, but the bill's transformation into law is by no means certain.

More Articles... Breaking News: Why abused women stay in bad relationships Breaking News: February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention & Awareness Month Breaking News:Presidential Proclamation -- National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2013 Breaking News: A Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence

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As a certified Domestic Violence Shelter, The Shelter operates in accordance with Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence guidelines, Department of Children and Families requirements and Florida State s. 39.905. The Shelter continually strives to meet the needs of underserved populations by offering all services to victims of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, geographic isolation, language spoken and gender. The Shelter’s facilities are Americans with Disabilities Act compliant in order to meet the needs of those with physical impairments who cannot care for themselves. A TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) telephone line is available at The Shelter for residents who may be hearing impaired and Braille signage is used throughout the building. Because the majority of those we serve with limited English proficiency are Spanish speakers, all of our signage and materials are printed in both English and Spanish. The Shelter also offers materials in Creole to meet the needs of the Haitian community, which is the second largest limited English proficiency population that we serve. Translation needs for other languages are met through the ATT language line. The Shelter maintains a diverse, bi-lingual staff and expands cultural competency through staff training, developing programs for underserved populations, and maintaining and expanding its Immokalee (rural) Outreach Office.