Helping Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse
What We Do
After leaving an abusive relationship, it takes time to regain self-esteem. We provide several resources to ‘awaken the lioness” within victims and help them transform into survivors. Self-confidence is a key component in transitioning out of the cycle of abuse into independent living. Strengthening mind and body daily are important in building self-esteem.
Stengthsfinders Assessment – Discover strengths through a assessment that helps determine your natural top 5 signature traits and learn how to build on those
Self Defense – Join our self-defense fitness program including kick-boxing, martial arts, yoga, and body conditioning
Artistic Expression – Color Me Fearless is an acrylic paint class taught by an experienced artist that allows participants to express their inner feelings on canvas
Counseling – We work with licensed counselors and therapist to provide professional services 1:1 to participants
Economic Advancement
Many people find it difficult to understand why women who have left abusive relationships often return. Some suggest that the blame should be on the victim for allowing abuse especially when they leave and return to abusive relationship.
Eighty-five percent of women who leave an abusive relationship return and on average they leave 7 to 8 times before making it permanent. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the majority of women who return to the relationship attribute their inability to deal with their finances as a major factor.
The Lioness Project provides the following resources to help women gain the skills necessary for financial stability and marketable in the workplace:
- Skills Assessment
- Resume Writing Class
- Interview Skills Workshop
- Financial Literacy Workshop
- Entrepreneurship Workshop
- Talking to Your Kids About Money Workshop
- Job Fairs
- Building Your Professional Image Class
- Interview Wardrobe Consultation
- Interview Attire Donation
Transitional Housing
The Lioness Project has a two year program designed to provide a safe place for survivors of domestic violence and their children, while they work towards becoming physically, emotionally, and financially self-sufficient.
Applicants to this program should be:
- Homeless as a result of domestic violence
- Beyond the initial crisis phase of the abusive relationship, and not in immediate danger
- Eligible for low income housing assistance
- Able to pass criminal background check and meeting standards set by the housing authority
- Abstaining from alcohol and illegal drugs
- Mentally prepared, determined, and motivated to become self-sufficient
1.5 Million Children whitness domestic violence each year in the US
Children who’ve experienced domestic violence often meet the diagnostic criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) and the effects on their brain are similarly to those experienced by combat veterans
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