Shelter for the Holidays

Shelter for the Holidays

Survivor Story Shelter for the Holidays It was a chance meeting on the street that brought Char to our office. She’d been living in an abusive relationship for many years, and one of DSVS’s former clients recognized the signs of domestic violence and gently approached...
Leaving – This Time for Good

Leaving – This Time for Good

Survivor Story Leaving – this time for good Sue happened to see an article written by a DSVS staff member in the local newspaper describing the various elements of emotional and financial abuse. She was astounded at how the abuse described in the story mirrored...
From Homeless to Hopeful

From Homeless to Hopeful

Survivor Story From Homeless to Hopeful After living in a violent marriage for 10 years, Ann was surprised when she was served with an order of protection – legal action brought on by her husband, who claimed he feared for his safety. She was shocked, but quickly...
A Little Hope Goes a Long Way

A Little Hope Goes a Long Way

Survivor Story A Little Hope Goes a Long Way After a brutal assault that left Laura with extensive injures to her eye socket and a missing tooth, Laura fled to a neighbor, who took her to the emergency room. The sheriff’s office was called, but fearing for her life,...
Community Partners Come Together

Community Partners Come Together

Survivor Story Community Partners Come Together At DSVS, we partner with local healthcare providers. Through them, we get several referrals a year. One of them was Lisa, the mother of three children. In a small doctor’s exam room, the story she shared with our direct...
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