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Su
Casa is a non-profit agency in Southeast Los Angeles County that
provides assistance and advocacy to victims and survivors,
free-of-charge, without regard to race, religion , sexual
orientation, or gender.
Mission:
To
empower individuals and families to live free from domestic
abuse and build partnerships with communities to end domestic
violence.
Founded in 1979 by a survivor of domestic violence, Su Casa runs
four programs designed to assist victims and survivors with
their goals in living violence-free lives and to build a
Community of Peace.
YOU MAY BE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP IF:
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You are afraid of your partner's temper.
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Your partner calls you names or belittles you.
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Your partner is jealous.
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Your partner restricts your activities; you have to ask for
your partner's permission.
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Your partner slaps, shoves, hits, kicks or throws things at
you.
UNDERSTANDING THE VICTIM
The abuser controls the victim with threats, intimidation,
deprivation and isolation. The violence may start with a slap or
push. Without intervention, the battering only gets worse, many
times resulting in severe injuries, and in some cases, death for
the victim.
Living in a violent environment creates a constant state of
fear. The victim becomes "helpless" and feels there is no way
out. The victim then " learns" how to survive the abuse by being
submissive, guilty and depressed.
Children reared in violent homes are always victims. They make
up 50% of all actual physical abuse cases and suffer tremendous
emotional abuse and neglect.
HELPING THE VICTIM
Encourage her/him to:
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Call Su Casa hotline
(562) 402-4888.
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Get to a safe place unknown to the abuser.
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Seek medical attention if necessary.
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Call the police and file charges.
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Ask that a police report be taken and be sure to get the
case number.
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Take pictures of any injuries.
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File a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the abuser.
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File a claim under the Victim Witness Assistance Program
(applications are available from the city, district attorney
or the local police department.)
HOW SU CASA HELPS
24-Hour
Hotline
(562) 402-4888
Any individual seeking:
Counseling
Shelter information
Su Casa Services Information
Information on domestic violence and child abuse
Referrals for social services
can call at any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year.
Se habla español.
Outreach Center
Monday—Friday
By Appointment &
Walk-in
Center
3840 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 102
Long Beach,
CA 90808
Weekly services for any person affected by violence in their
home and relationships including:
Individual Counseling
Support Groups for adults and children
Parenting Workshops
Legal advocacy for restraining orders & court accompaniment
For information, contact the hotline (562) 402-4888.
Crisis Shelter
A home-like, confidential location where families live free from
fear and violence for up to 30 days.
Services Include:
Emergency Food & Clothing
Individual & Group Counseling
Legal advocacy & Safety Plans
On-site school & pre-school for children
Transitional Shelter
Confidential housing where families live for up to 12 months.
Services Include:
Individual & Group Counseling
Legal advocacy & Safety Plans
Permanent housing assistance |