Annual Fundraiser 2012 Outlook and Opportunities

What is Domestic Violence? DV is a pattern of abusive behavior between two people in a relationship, with the intent to harm the physical or mental well being of the victim. Domestic Harmony Foundation, Abuse 2. Power/Control 3. Victim There is no one particular type of person who is a victim of domestic violence. Fact: Nearly 1 in 3 women experience at least one physical assault during adulthood. Domestic Violence is a pattern of coercive behavior intended to exert control and domination over the victim. Abusive incidents usually escalate in frequency and severity and can result in serious physical injury, disablement, or death

What Does the Domestic Harmony Foundation Do? First community based domestic violence agency serving adult and children survivors in the South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Muslim community. Domestic Harmony Foundation, Volunteer-Based 2. Services 3. Advocacy Originally launched as a community based committee in 1992 as the Domestic Harmony Committee of Islamic Center of Long Island. We provide a wide range of services including support groups, counseling, legal consultations, interpretation services and referrals for financial assistance. DHF serves as a voice in the community raising awareness about domestic violence and cultural nuances specific to the South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Muslim communities.

Domestic Harmony Foundation’s Approach Domestic Harmony Foundation, 2012 DHF aims to provide support for victims of domestic violence at all levels

Domestic Harmony Foundation: Direct Services Helpline Crisis counseling Information and referrals Supportive Counseling Adults Children Legal Consultation

Domestic Harmony Foundation: Outcomes 2011 The following provides a quantitative account of how many community survivors DHF's services have reached:

DHF Support Groups: Women’s Support Group o Art Therapy Empowers survivors to safely express their emotions

DHF Support Groups: Youth Group DHF’s Summer Youth Program provides a safe space for teenagers and young adults Workshops discuss healthy relationships, financial planning, and the college admission process

DHF Support Groups: English Classes DHF offers free English classes at the DHF office taught by a trained ESL Teacher

DHF Support Groups: Outreach &Trainings DHF provides presentations and information about our work and issues facing domestic violence victims in a variety of settings.

DHF Needs your support: Join the club DHF provides presentations and information about our work and issues facing domestic violence victims in a variety of settings. DHF Supporters Club Help empower and improve the lives of survivors and their families. Join as either: Bronze SilverGold Club Goals 1.Hire a fulltime Executive Director 2.Expand direct services and accommodate for current and new clients 3.Start computer classes

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Domestic Harmony Foundation (DHF) P.O. Box 35, Syosset, NY Office Phone: (516) If you need help: Helpline: (516) Help is available in several languages: English, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, and Bengali