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Breaking News: Domestic violence is public problem Thursday, 08 November 2012 00:00 Domestic violence is a public problem: ... In just one month, domestic violence has claimed at least 11 lives in Central Florida, and four were simply bystanders. The notion that domestic violence is a private family affair can be tossed along with the twisted idea that victims are somehow to blame for their abuse ...

Breaking News: Being bullied can cause PTSD in children Monday, 05 November 2012 00:00 Being bullied can cause PTSD in children, study finds November 5, 2012 by Alexandra Halsan in Psychology & Psychiatry SUFFERING IN SILENCE: Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may cause big problems of concentration, have disruptive effects and prevent the sufferer from functioning normally in daily life ...   Breaking News: Marco police join 'end domestic violence' campaign Monday, 22 October 2012 00:00 National Network to End Domestic Violence Partners with Abine to Protect Members' Online Privacy   Breaking News: It's about safety Tuesday, 09 October 2012 00:00 The Shelter commends Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk for his stance on the 287(g) program which helps ensure illegal immigrants who commit crimes are deported because it helps reduce violence in our communities.   Breaking News: Marco police join 'end domestic violence' campaign Friday, 28 September 2012 00:00 Marco Police join "end domestic violence campaign" ... The Shelter for Abused Women & Children announced that the Marco Island Police Department, Naples Police Department and Collier County Sheriff's Office are joining National Domestic Violence Awareness Month efforts in October by...

More Articles... Breaking News: Chad Johnson sentenced to year's probation for domestic violence Breaking News: Climb for The Shelter: Two men to scale Mount Kilimanjaro as fundraiser for abused women shelter Breaking News: 1 in 3 victims of teen dating violence has had more than one abuse Breaking News: Don't let the name fool you

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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.