Annual Fundraiser 2012Outlook and Opportunities

What is Domestic Violence?

DV is a pattern of abusive behavior between two people in a relationship, with the intent to harm the physical or mental well being of the victim.

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ony Foundation, 2012

1. Abuse

2. Power/Control

3. VictimThere is no one particular type of person who is a victim of domestic violence. Fact: Nearly 1 in 3 women experience at least one physical assault during adulthood.

Domestic Violence is a pattern of coercive behavior intended to exert control and domination over the victim.

Abusive incidents usually escalate in frequency and severity and can result in serious physical injury, disablement, or death

What Does the Domestic Harmony Foundation Do?

First community based domestic violence agency serving adult and children survivors in the South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Muslim community.

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ony Foundation, 2012

1. Volunteer-Based

2. Services

3. Advocacy

Originally launched as a community based committee in 1992 as the Domestic Harmony Committee of Islamic Center of Long Island.

We provide a wide range of services including support groups, counseling, legal consultations, interpretation services and referrals for financial assistance.

DHF serves as a voice in the community raising awareness about domestic violence and cultural nuances specific to the South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Muslim communities.

Domestic Harmony Foundation’s Approach

Society

Institutions

Community

Relationships

Individual

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ony Foundation, 2012

DHF aims to provide

support for victims of

domestic violence at all

levels

Domestic Harmony Foundation: Direct Services

Helpline• Crisis counseling• Information and referrals

Supportive Counseling• Adults• Children

Legal Consultation

Domestic Harmony Foundation: Outcomes 2011

The following provides a quantitative account of how many community survivors DHF's services have reached:

Counseling Sessions

Legal consultations

New and Reopened Cases

Helpline Calls

Support Group Attendees

Phone/in-person Contact

88

18

52

61

84

164

DHF Support Groups: Women’s Support Group

o Art Therapy• Empowers survivors to safely express their emotions

DHF Support Groups: Youth Group

• DHF’s Summer Youth Program provides a safe space for teenagers and young adults

• Workshops discuss healthy relationships, financial planning, and the college admission process

DHF Support Groups: English Classes

DHF offers free English classes at the DHF office taught by a trained ESL Teacher

DHF Support Groups: Outreach &Trainings

DHF provides presentations and information about our work and issues facing domestic violence victims in a variety of settings.

DHF Needs your support: Join the club

DHF provides presentations and information about our work and issues facing domestic violence victims in a variety of settings.

DHF Supporters ClubHelp empower and improve the lives of survivors and their families. Join as either:

Bronze Silver Gold

Club Goals1. Hire a fulltime Executive Director

2. Expand direct services and accommodate for current and new clients

3. Start computer classes

CLIENT STORIES

Domestic Harmony Foundation (DHF)P.O. Box 35, Syosset, NY 11791Office Phone: (516) 385-8292

If you need help:

Helpline: (516) 385-8292Help is available in several languages: English,

Urdu, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, and Bengali E-mail: info@dhfny.org