Metropolitan's Violence Prevention and Intervention programs and services address violence in homes and schools to keep individuals and families safe.
To find out if you're eligible for programs, call Metropolitan Family Services at 312-986-4000.
Programs and Services Include
Family Violence Intervention Program
Is an early intervention service program for survivors of partner abuse and their children. The program also offers services to teens and children who have witnessed domestic violence. Staff provides outreach, education, counseling, safety planning, information and referral and case management. Also provides legal services.
Safe Start
Provides services to children 0-6 and their families who have been
exposed to violence, including media violence, community violence, domestic violence and abuse/neglect. Family support groups, mental health services, case management, referrals and outreach are provided. Safe Start is funded by IVPA.
Southside Teens About Respect (STAR)
Promotes healthy relationships and works to prevent dating violence among adolescents. Through classroom workshops, adolescents learn healthy relationship skills and solutions to teen dating violence. In addition, they learn peer leadership and activism while raising public awareness of partner violence.
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