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Founded in 1985, Sanctuary’s groundbreaking Children’s Program is one of the leading programs in New York State devoted to the emotional needs of child victims/witnesses of domestic violence.
The Program strives to:
- Provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to articulate domestic violence issues
- Reduce children’s feelings of isolation, powerlessness, and self-blame
- Present alternatives to the values communicated by the use of violence in intimate relationships
- Increase children’s self-esteem and help them develop a sense of empowerment
- Facilitate healthy socialization skills in children
- Cultivate strong parenting skills for mothers who are now sole caregivers
- Foster good communication between mothers and children, strengthening the likelihood of long-term stability within the new family unit
The Children’s Program offers a full range of family-centered, personalized services to both battered women and their children including:
- Individual and group counseling;
- Play/art therapy
- Parenting groups and workshops
- Educational advocacy
- Children’s activity groups
- Childcare
- Educational and recreational outings
- Assistance with material needs such as clothing and school supplies
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What We Do