Domestic violence is one of the areas deeply impacting the social and emotional well-being of Latina women and children. Data from the National Latino Network indicates that 1 in 3 Latina women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.
The goal of VOCA is to increase the safety, self-sufficiency, and independence of Latina women who are victims of domestic violence by providing case management and advocacy services at La Plaza.
La Plaza offers the following confidential services, free of charge, to victims of domestic violence and their families:
Case Management
- Help clients identify goals
- Connect clients to programs within La Plaza and reliable community partners
- Provide group workshops focused on financial literacy, employment, home ownership, financial services, and other topics
Emergency Financial Assistance
- Winter Assistance Fund (WAF)
- Emergency Assistance with Rent and Utilities
- Holiday Assistance Program
- Referrals and Information
Advocacy
- Safety Planning and Relocation Services
- Educate clients about domestic violence
- Provide crisis intervention
- Assist clients with filing for a Protection Order
- Apply for the U-Visa and VAWA
- Provide court support for both civil and criminal cases
Counseling Services
- Reach for Youth, La Plaza’s community mental health partner provides mental and behavioral health services for individual, family, and group services