Rhode Island Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence

The Ocean State's Response to Domestic Violence

By Lima, published Aug 07, 2007
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One wonders that Rhode Island has shelters for abused women and children . This is a small state in area and in population. Folks in Massachusetts often refer to Rhode Island as a "suburb" or a "colony" of Massachusetts. Despite its size and the good natured ribbing it endures, Rhode Island truly has its share of domestic violence and sexual abuse . Like other neighboring New England states, Rhode Island has many communities where help for women and children who are victimized by domestic violence can find shelter and help for a brighter tomorrow.

Women's Center of Rhode Island This multi service , multi lingual , multi cultural women's shelter located in Providence, RI has set a tremendous and comforting goal for itself. "Until there is domestic peace in Rhode Island, the Women's Center will be here to help you". This kind of commitment is what makes the Women's Center of Rhode Island a safe and reliable tool for women in crisis to depend upon.

The Women's Center of Rhode Island offers to a very diverse clientele services that meet them where they are and take them to where they want to be. The services really begin with the 24 hour hotline which assists women with support and intervention during times of domestic abuse. By calling 401-861-2760 women can break the immediate cycle of violence by finding help and shelter for themselves and their children..

Takeaways
  • Rhode Island is a small state but it has its share of domestic violence.
  • The Women's Resource Center of South County sponsors a drop-in center among its services.
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