DAFS does great community outreach to educate and and raise awareness about domestic abuse and its effects on all people involved. . If you need a representative to attend your event or fair, please contact DAFS.
601-428-1707
Hattiesburg Mayor Proclaims Crime Victims’ Rights Week
in support of victims and those who assist and support survivors. Victims’ rights advocates, local law enforcement professionals and Camp Shelby leaders were present to witness the signing of the proclamation at City Hall in Hattiesburg. The official proclamation states
Crime Victims’ Rights Week is recognized April 22 through April 28, 2012. Becky Sims, Director represented DAFS. Read More...
Photo: Carolyn Critz ~ Abby Road Photo
Mission: DAFS is dedicated to breaking the cycle of abuse by maintaining a program with a broad base of services, community support as well as local and state involvement. DAFS' purpose is to provide victims of domestic violence with the skills, tools, and understanding to make choices leading to violence-free living and to raise awareness of domestic violence in the community at large. |
DAFS SERVICE AREA
Serving the following counties in Southeast Mississippi.
Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion, Perry, Smith, Wayne. Shelters are located in Jones and Forrest Counties.
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24-Hour Toll-Free Domestic Abuse Crisis Line
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Temporary Shelter for Domestic Abuse Victims
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Information, Referral and Advocacy for Victims
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Victim/Survivor Counseling
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Batterer's Educational Groups
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Aftercare Case Management
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Public Education & Community Awareness of Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence
Want to HELP Domestic Abuse Family Shelter by Volunteering ?
Print the Volunteer application linked to below,
fill out and mail to:
Domestic Abuse Family Shelter
P O Box 273
Laurel, MS 39441
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Things we need to help us help others...
a beautiful way you can contribute.
Printable wish list here.
Help DAFS support and shelter families who are victims of domestic abuse.
The Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc. is pleased to announce domestic violence training to be hosted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department for their department and other police departments in Wayne County. The training will consist of 2 days of four-hour sessions to be held at the Circuit Courtroom in Waynesoro. This training is made possible by a grant provided by the Women's Fund of Mississippi.
Contact Chief Deputy Tim Hollingshead, Wayne County Sheriff's Department or Becky Sims at the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc.
601-428-1707
Info released: 4-10-12
You can read more DAFS Testimonials HERE on our testimonials page.
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