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Domestic Violence

here is how we can help

1. Restore.
2. Support.
3.Empower.

The Beacon offers free supportive services to aid in recovery, healing and justice for victims of interpersonal violence. It is the rebranding of our domestic violence program of the Center for Violence Prevention which has been providing emergency shelter and support services to victims since 1990. This issue effects the entire family unit and often displaces victims and their children, often resulting in homelessness and further victimization. Services are offered to support the recovery and stabilization of victims and children caught up in the cycle of abuse.

Every person has the right to a life free from violence. If you feel that you are in a violent relationship, take the first step toward a violent-free life by contacting us. We can assist with emergency shelter, an exit safety plan, law enforcement advocacy, therapy for you and your children, case management, and other resources and referrals that can help along the way.

Our Services

at a glance

Case management • Safety planning • Law enforcement and court advocacy • Licensed therapists • In-shelter transportation • Community resource referral • Forensic medical exams • Educational assistance • Virtual Support for Clients in Rural Areas • Specialized programming for children to interrupt the intergenerational cycle of domestic violence • Life skills training • Job training and employment assistance • Emergency room crisis response • Assistance with immigration issues • Hispanic interpreter services

For 2023, Municipal/Justice Courts reporting to MS Administrative Office of Courts consisted of the following

Domestic Simple Assault – 5257

Domestic Aggravated Assault – 428

Domestic Family Disturbance – 1212

Stalking/Cyberstalking – 834

- The Center for Violence Prevention Annual Report of 2023