Golden House

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Anyone can look-up what web pages you've visted by reviewing your browse history. If this could potentally put you in danger please do the following; Tn the Internet Explorer, go to Tools Internet Options...& click Clear History Our Philosphy We Believe... * Violence Should Not Be Tolerated. * Violence Is An Issue Of Power & Control * Abusers Must Be Held Accountable For Their Actions * Violence Is A Social Problem That Affects The Community - Abuse Is A Conscious Act, Not A Response * The Community Must Accept Responsibility & Take Action To Stop The Violence * Victims & Their Children Have The Right To Feel Safe & Live In A Violence-Free Environment * Domestic Violence Is A Crime Not Only Against The Individual But The Entire Community As A Whole * Empowerment Is A Process Through Which Victims Recognize & Use The Power Within Themselves * Empowerment Is A Process Through Which Victims Recognize & Use The Power Within Themselves * Change Occurs When Personal, S ocial, & Institutional Systems Are Educated & Challenge On Their Acceptance & Tolerance Of Violence.

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Our Mission Statement The mission of the Golden House is to provide a dignified sanctuary, supportive intervention, & advocacy services to victims of domestic violence within Brown County & surrounding regions. As a non-profit agency, the Golden House strives to eliminate domestic violence from our community by: * Working Cooperatively With Other Agencies & Community Resources * Providing Shelter, Crisis Intervention, Legal Advocacy, Support Groups, Information, & Referral Services * Educating Our Community Regarding The Prevalence, Effects & Prevention Of Domestic Violence * Domestic Violence Is The Threatened/Actual Abuse Of An Individual By Someone With Whom They Have Or Had An Intimate Relationship With * Abuse Consist Of Any One Of The Following; Physical, Sexual, Economical, Or Psychological * Domestic Violence Is A Crime & Is Punishable By Law * 95% Of The Victims In Domestic Abuse Cases Are Women * A Woman Is Beaten By Her Partner Every 12 Seconds In The U.S. * Battering Tends To Escalate Over Time Leading Many Times To Homicide Or Suicide * 40% Of Female Homicide Victims Are Killed By Family Members Or Intimate Partner * State Of Wisconsin Victims Who Died From 1990-93 Included 106 Women & 58 Children * Children Who Have Witnessed Or Have Been Abused Are 75% More Likely Of Becoming Abusers Or Victims Themselves * Approximately 90% Of Children Are Aware Of The Violence In Their Home

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http://www.goldenhousegb.org

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Social Service Organizations, Charities, Counseling Services, Crisis Intervention Service, Drug Abuse & Addiction Centers, Support Groups

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Phone: (920) 435-0100

Address: Green Bay, WI 54305

Website: http://www.goldenhousegb.org