Organization:
My Sister's Place
In fall 2012, MSP completed our initiative to expand and renovate our emergency shelter, Sanctuary Plus, to provide shelter for up to 45 women and children. Residents at MSP’s emergency safe house shelter, Sanctuary Plus, receive individual and group counseling, clinical case-management, and referrals focused on addressing the unique challenges each family and individual faces. The 9,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility features 15 bedrooms, a children’s resource center, a secure playground, and a commercial kitchen with a full-time chef who plans nutritious meals for families. The shelter’s dormitory-style design encourages a sense of community and support that reminds families that they are not alone during this tough period of their lives. During their 90-day stay at Sanctuary Plus, residents receive intensive supports focused on developing and pursuing goals towards independence.
As in most domestic violence shelters, children comprise the largest population in MSP’s residential programs. Often lacking the ability to constructively express their feelings, children who have experienced trauma and witnessed violence, often exhibit negative or violent behavior at school and at home. Exposure to this type of violence is also the greatest indicator that a child will grow up to find himself or herself in a violent relationship – as either the abuser or abused.
Last year, more than 90% of the families served in Sanctuary Plus moved to more stable, safe homes. They did not become homeless, return to their abusers, or move to another short-term shelter program – draining a very limited resource.
Application: If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may be a candidate for Sanctuary Plus. Call us at 202-540-1064 to learn more about our services.
Schedules
Monday - Friday
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10:00AM - 6:00PM
