About DVSDomestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (DVS) began on November 1, 2003, following the demise of the previous service provider. DVS is comprised of caring and dedicated individuals – focused on providing the best advocacy and support services for domestic violence victims in our community. The board, staff and volunteers are committed to building first-rate client services and expanding to meet the needs of victims and survivors. DVS provides a wide array of services including 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter, information and referrals, legal advocacy and clinics, support groups, advocacy based counseling, and community education. As the only domestic violence program in the bi-county area, DVS serves as a local information and referral center for victims and survivors, friends and family members, the general public, and the media. In a community plagued with alarmingly high rates of domestic violence related homicides, the leadership of DVS is critical. Domestic violence is a crime with often devastating effects on its victims, involving the use of power, control, and manipulation over others. DVS continues to develop and promote innovative programs to address these issues; while partnering with other community agencies to ensure our clients needs are met and our non-profit dollars are spent wisely. DVS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that receives funding from state contracts and grants, private grants, and community donations. In 2006, 89% of funds supported program work and client services, and 11% supported administrative costs.
2008-2009 Board of Directors
StaffExecutive Director: Kelly Abken - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Program Director: Erinn Gailey - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Shelter Manager: Samantha Sharer - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Office Coordinator: Brooke -
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Legal Advocate: Kate - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Bi-Lingual Legal Advocate: Maria - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it CSO Advocate: Julie - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Shelter Advocate: Heather - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Bi-lingual Shelter Advocate: Arcy - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Bi-lingual Children’s Advocate: Juana - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Shelter Advocate: Cheree - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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