Our mission | The mission of the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center is to empower individuals and engage communities to end domestic violence. |
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Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center
Ways to help | Prevention Programs – Girls Inc. of the Seacoast AreaThrough our partnership with Girls Inc., we are committed to helping girls gain the confidence and skills they need to lead successful, independent, fulfilling lives. One of the most meaningful ways you can support our efforts is to help girls in our community become strong, smart and bold. Opportunities include: career speaker, sharing your business expertise, hosting an awareness event, or providing program assistance.Child AdvocatesVolunteer child advocates engage in creative play activities with children in a safe, nurturing environment while their parents attend free counseling groups, workshops or individual meetings. If you love working with children, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.Fundraising EventsVolunteers are crucial to the success of our fundraising events. Many enjoy getting involved in annual events like the Walk Against Domestic Violence and the White Ribbon Breakfast, while others help with community outreach throughout the year.Hotline VolunteersHotline volunteers are often the first line of support for survivors. Are you a good listener? Answering the hotline can be very rewarding and Center staff is always available to assist you.Court AdvocatesGoing to court to get a restraining order can be critical to a survivor’s safety but the process can be intimidating for anyone who is unfamiliar with the legal system. Volunteer advocates offer comfort and support while guiding victims through the experience, from filling out paperwork to standing before the judge.Administrative AssistanceVolunteers are always welcome to assist with daily office tasks including answering the phone, taking messages, copying, filing, computer work and communications.Rapid Response VolunteersIt’s easy to be overwhelmed and anxious in a crisis. Rapid response volunteers meet with survivors immediately following a crisis to lend support and assist with getting emergency restraining orders. |
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How you help | Without volunteers, we would not be able to offer many of our essential services including court advocacy, hotline response and free child care. Your support is vital to ensure that we continue to help survivors of domestic violence regain safety, well-being and self-sufficiency. |
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About us | The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center serves victims of domestic violence in the Greater Newburyport, MA area. If you are being emotionally or physically abused, you are not alone. We can help you with safety planning, legal assistance, counseling and support. We offer: free, comprehensive services that support adult and child survivors healing from the trauma of domestic abuse; programs in the schools that promote positive gender norms, teach skills for healthy relationships, and counter social patterns of violence that begin early in life; and tools and strategies to reduce domestic violence homicides. We are nationally recognized for our innovative programs and services that focus on ending family violence in our communities. |
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