Connections for Freedom from Domestic Violence

I am a domestic violence survivor, now a full time college student pursuing a law degree. Providence House helped make that a reality for me with the services given to myself and my children. Providence House Outreach http://providencehousenj.org provides support and counseling to clients. I was given the education and support to understand the effects and realities of domestic violence, and my children were also provided the same. The Outreach center staff presents domestic violence support groups, parenting groups, as well as individual counseling. Through Providence House and my own internet connection I was able to keep myself informed and safe; I want the same for other women on the same difficult journey.

Internet safety is being recognized as critical to protecting oneself in domestic violence situations(www.ncadv.org) Victims may use the internet to email friends/family where they are, discuss attempts to leave, research options for help; the abuser can find this information, putting the victim at higher risk of violence. Internet access opens doors-to domestic violence education (how to heal, handling the court process, getting help), and to a viable future through online schools or certificate programs. These modems also act as flash drives so important information can be saved on them.

If you or someone you know can help in any way possible, please do! You can donate via paypal, I will message you with the account. Thank you so much for any help you may be able to give.

GOALS ($5000)

• To provide at least 10 wireless no contract modems to Providence House

• To provide at least two prepaid service cardswith each modem

• Purchase 2 laptops (net books) for clients to use, at the Outreach Center.

PROJECT PLAN

• 10 modems $500
  

• Two 3-month prepaid internet service cards per modem $2400

• Two laptop computers to be kept at the Outreach Center $1100
  

• The remainder of the money would be there to purchase lost or damaged modems during the year.

Requirements to receive the modems would include:

• Client must sign an agreement that only the client and/or client's children will use the modem, and that modem use is temporary.

• client must sign an agreement acknowledging internet safety

• modem will be given with a list of helpful DV websites

• clients must participate in ongoing support groups at Providence House Outreach Center, to receive a modem (with staff approval)