Julie provides advocacy, safety planning, shelter services, legal advocacy, support groups, protection order for clients.

Julie meets with anyone that is a domestic violence victim. She helps them by providing community resources. She sees what their needs are. Where they’re living. She asks them if they are safe. Some are in a crisis and have no help. She meets with walk-in and scheduled clients. She figures out a case plan. If they can’t work, there is housing available. Supports clients with job search.

She usually works 25 hours a week. She has support groups. Some clients don’t show up, she tries to get people to come in. Typical questions she asks clients is Where are you at? What’s going on? And troubleshoot from there. She wants them to be in a safe environment. She sees people that are wives of an officer, Hanford wives, and wives of people that are involved in the court and various other people. No one is safe from domestic violence.

She likes connecting with someone. She likes being able to provide resources and options. Making a difference for their kids is important. In her support groups, she loves to see people grow. Some clients continue going such as one that has been going for 3 years.

She sees a lot of sad cases. Some clients aren’t ready to leave the relationship. Some won’t show up for scheduled appointments. She sees some clients that the abuser has money or power and it changes the case. They are victim dependent.

Make the court system just.

Some domestic violence victims left with nothing. They need food, shelter and clothing. There are vouchers available for them to start a new beginning. There are boxes that have food, hygiene, home cleaning things and gift cards available.

Quick involvement Extreme jealousy Constant criticism Controlling behavior Hypersensitivity Entitlement Manipulation Crazy making Intimidation Isolation Lack of accountability

Listen, without judging Tell her the abuse is not her fault Be honest and supportive Make sure she knows she is not alone Explain that relationship abuse is a crime Suggest that she develop a safety plan in

case of an emergency Think about ways you might feel

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Keep an emergency 911 cell phone hidden and charged. DVS can provide one for free

Consider friends and/or neighbors you can tell about the abuse and violence

If safe, keep documentation about abuse. Trust your own judgment and instincts. Talk to someone when you feel down. Remember, you cannot stop your

partner’s abuse, but you can find help and support for yourself. No one deserves to be abused.

If you are leaving:How and when can I leave most safely?Who can I trust to tell that I am leaving?Would a protection order (restraining order) help? How can I be safe traveling to/from work or the children’s school?What important phone numbers do I need? Shelter? Friends? Family? Schools? Where can I go? Friends? Family? Shelter? Set up a routine where it is normal for you to leave for a short timeHave extra money and sets of car keys, clothes, copies of important papers with friends or relativesKeep change for phone calls with you, possibly open a savings account, rehearse your escape route with a support person, and review your safety plan periodically

Memorize emergency numbers Keep a phone near you at all times Change the locks and install locks for windows Get an unlisted number Block caller ID, screen calls, and use an answering

machine Don’t isolate yourself from your loved ones and other

support systems Learn as much as you can about your legal rights, the

battering syndrome and how to protect yourself Try to get or keep a job before leaving or further your

education, so you will be more independent Pack a bag with important things you’d need if you had

to leave quickly

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Julie has been working for DSHS for 3 ½ years. She wants to give someone hope and options. She wants to make a difference in someone’s life.