Context of domestic violence
A holistic and wrap-around approach may involve:
Comprehensive Services: Providing a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of survivors, including legal assistance, counseling, emergency housing, medical care, financial support, and access to resources for basic needs.
Trauma-Informed Care: Recognizing and responding to the impact of trauma on survivors’ physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. This involves creating safe and supportive environments, validating survivors’ experiences, and offering services that promote healing and resilience.
Collaborative Partnerships: Engaging with community organizations, government agencies, law enforcement, healthcare providers, legal professionals, and other stakeholders to coordinate services, share resources, and advocate for systemic changes that support survivors and prevent future violence.
Culturally Responsive Practices: Recognizing and respecting the diverse cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of survivors and ensuring that services are accessible, relevant, and responsive to their unique needs and preferences.
Empowerment and Self-Determination: Empowering survivors to make informed choices, set goals, and access the support and resources they need to regain control over their lives. This involves providing information, options, and opportunities for survivors to exercise autonomy and agency in their recovery process.
Prevention and Education: Promoting awareness, education, and prevention efforts to address the root causes of domestic violence, challenge harmful attitudes and beliefs, and promote healthy relationships and community norms.
By adopting a holistic and wrap-around approach, Catapult Outreach can better support survivors of domestic violence by addressing their immediate needs, promoting healing and resilience, and fostering long-term stability and empowerment. This approach acknowledges the complexity of domestic violence and the importance of addressing all aspects of survivors’ well-being in order to create lasting change and promote safety and justice for all.
Our Wraparound Services
A comprehensive list of individuals and organizations involved in various aspects related to domestic violence, victim advocacy, law enforcement, legal representation, mental health, social work, and nonprofit leadership within Chester County and beyond.
Sheriff of Chester County Sheriff’s Office: Ensures the safety and security of residents by overseeing law enforcement operations.
Sergeant, Victim Advocate at Chester County Sheriff’s Office: Midlands Regional Director of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Victim Advocate Association (SCLEVA) provides support and advocacy for crime victims within the Sheriff’s Office. South Carolina through ongoing education, as well as ensuring that they earn the accredited hours required for victim service providers.
Victim Advocate at City of Chester Police Department: Offers advocacy and resources to crime victims within the jurisdiction of the City of Chester Police Department.
Clerk of Court: Manages court records and administrative tasks, facilitating the efficient functioning of the judicial system, including cases related to domestic violence.
Battered But Not Broken Ministry: Provides comprehensive support to survivors, including women from prison, offering housing, drug treatment, reentry support, and recognizing multifaceted needs.
WGCD Radio Station: Contribute to community-focused content on their radio station, including segments on domestic violence and victim advocacy, raising awareness and promoting education.
Chester County Health Department: Promotes public health and may be involved in initiatives related to domestic violence prevention and support, offering resources and programs.
Lieutenant Criminal Investigation of Chester County Sheriff’s Office: Oversees criminal investigations, ensuring thorough efforts to address cases of domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA: Provides mental health services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, offering therapy, counseling, and support.
Mental Health Clinician LCSWA with CCPT: Offers a comprehensive therapy approach for trauma patients using both Cognitive Processing Therapy (CCPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These expertise as a mental health provider adds valuable support to the holistic approach taken by Catapult Outreach in addressing the complex needs of survivors of domestic violence.
CURES for Chester: Provides resources and support to address various issues affecting residents, including domestic violence prevention and intervention.
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Leads advocacy efforts for policies and initiatives statewide, aiming to improve laws, systems, and services for survivors and communities.
Law Office: Provides legal services in family law, including matters related to domestic violence, advocating for the rights and protection of survivors through legal representation and support.
Our commitment
Each of these individuals and organizations plays a crucial role in addressing domestic violence and supporting survivors, whether through direct assistance, advocacy, legal representation, or systemic change efforts. Their collective efforts contribute to creating safer, healthier communities and promoting justice and healing for survivors of domestic violence.
Catapult Outreach aims to help victims understand several key points:
- You are not alone: Victims are reassured that they are not alone in their experiences. Catapult Outreach provides a supportive community where survivors can connect with others who have gone through similar situations.
- There is help available: Victims are informed about the resources and support services offered by Catapult Outreach and its partners. This includes access to counseling, legal assistance, emergency housing, and other essential services.
- You have rights: Victims are educated about their rights and options. Catapult Outreach empowers survivors to advocate for themselves and seek justice by providing information about legal rights and avenues for reporting abuse.
- Healing is possible: Victims are encouraged to believe in their ability to heal and recover from trauma. Catapult Outreach offers trauma-informed care and support to help survivors on their journey toward healing and rebuilding their lives.
- You deserve safety and respect: Victims are reminded that they deserve to live free from violence and abuse. Catapult Outreach promotes messages of empowerment, self-worth, and dignity for all individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
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