The Redemption House Domestic Violence Shelter Project
The Crisis:
- Tennessee has the 4th highest rate of domestic violence homicides in the U.S.
- There were over 220 domestic violence homicides last year.
- Nearly 10% of domestic violence homicides are committed by youth.
- Wilson County, TN is the fastest growing county in Tennessee
- There are NO domestic violence shelters in Wilson County, TN.
The Solution:
Cross Strength Ministries' domestic violence program: Redemption. Restoration. Recovery. (R3) provides resources, referrals, and counseling to domestic violence victims. Currently we are raising funds to provide a shelter to victims of abuse in Wilson County, TN, where currently there are no shelters.
Our mission:
- To provide safety and security to victims of abuse
- To provide resources and referrals to help our victims reach victory in their lives and the lives of their children.
- To provide counseling and case management services to the residents of the facility
- To provide support groups, resources, and referrals to our community
In conjunction with our R3 domestic violence services and training program - and with 35 years of domestic abuse experience - we have already developed the following:
- A training manual for staff and volunteers
- A community- based domestic violence class curriculum (and facilitator guide)
- A court-mandated domestic violence curriculum
- Domestic Violence Victim workbooks
- "Victim to Victory" Daily Devotional for victims of abuse (written by Holly T. Ashley)
- A Certified Batterer Intervention Program and student workbook (Fit to Lead: Batterer Intervention Program)
The Needs:
- A house, former church, former school, former motel, former independent living facility or nursing home.
- You donations: whether that be a one time only donation, property donation, or commit to a monthly donation, you can click here: $5/month can help make it happen.