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GIVING BACK
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story by Kelly Hawk
photo courtesy of Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence has been serving victims of domestic violence since 1977. As the agency grew in size and reach, so have the services that meet physical abuse and emotional, legal, and nancial needs. The Center celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2017 by dropping “Women’s” from its name and formally embracing the inclusion that has always been a part of its mission.
The Center’s Domestic Violence Program o ers a crisis line, two emergency shelters in Harrison and Jackson counties, housing programs, crisis intervention services, counseling, civil legal services, case management, and court advocacy.
The Justice Program provides support and assistance to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault who are involved in criminal proceedings through court advocacy, counseling and case management.
The Sexual Assault Program o ers support to victims of rape and human sex tra cking through 24-hour emergency hospital response, crisis
intervention, counseling, civil legal services, court advocacy, and case management.
The Children’s Program serves children a ected by sexual assault, domestic violence and who come
from homes where substance abuse is present through counseling, child care, prevention education programs, and a therapeutic preschool.
The Outreach Education Program delivers educational presentations
on domestic violence, sexual assault, human tra cking, and Center services as well as violence prevention/ awareness campaigns.
The Survivors of Homicide Program
o ers grief counseling, support groups, and court advocacy to families, friends, and loved ones of homicide victims.
The Northcutt Legal Clinic provides free civil legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including cases of divorce, child custody, protection orders, paternity testing, child and spousal support, and related needs.
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence
P.O. Box 333, Biloxi | 228.436.3809 | gccfn.org
IS PROUD TO SERVE THE
2408 14TH ST., GULFPORT, MS | 228.731.3881 WWW.JCARTERANDCO.COM
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