Domestic Violence - Sexual Assault Services



Goals

  • To eradicate violence against people with disabilities.
  • To teach persons with disabilities to identify violent and abusive behaviors in others and how to protect themselves.
  • To teach community organizations how to better serve people with disabilities.
  • To advocate for changes in the current systems which address violence.
Contact Information
Staff Name: Leslie Myers
Title: Domestic Violence Specialist/Counselor
Phone: 414-226-8381 (V/Relay), 414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
E-mail: Leslie Myers

Program Availability
Services are provided to persons with disabilities in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties. Systems advocacy, education and technical assistance is provided statewide.

Q&A

Who is this program for?
People with disabilities who are victims of violence and victim service providers.

Type of Assistance/Information

For Individuals:

  • Domestic Violence Counseling
  • Individual Advocacy
  • System Advocacy
  • Classes on Self Protection
  • Assistance Accessing Victim Services
  • Information and Referral

For Domestic Abuse Programs:

  • Case Management Assistance
  • Technical Assistance
  • Accessibility Surveys
  • Staff Training
Eligibility Requirements
Persons with disabilities who have or are currently experiencing violence.

Types of classes Offered (Individual or Group)
Individual abuse prevention skills
Group abuse prevention skills

Consumer Responsibilities/Expectations
Consumers must take an active part in the domestic violence/sexual assault programming.

Cost
There is no cost for this service

Additional Information
Violence and Abuse Advocacy Team is currently active in addressing numerous issues, this group relies on participation from consumers, especially those who are survivors of abuse and violence.

Publications

  • Serving Women with Disabilities: A Guide for Domestic Abuse Programs
  • Working with Abuse Survivors: A Guide for Independent Living Centers
  • I'm a Person Too…
  • Responding to Abuse by Caregivers: A Guide for Service Providers
  • No Longer Silent...Consumer Guide to Ending Caregiver Abuse
  • Domestic Violence: An Information Booklet for Women with Disabilities
  • I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Self-Advocacy And Information Guide For Mental Health Consumers

Resources