Shelter - programs include a domestic abuse hotline, crisis housing and basic needs assistance. The sojourner domestic abuse hotline offers 24/7 access to trained volunteers and advocates who will provide crisis intervention to victims, information and referral to the public, assist law enforcement officers who are responding to domestic violence calls for service, and notify victims when their abusers have been released from jail. Through the 54-bed sojourner truth house emergency shelter, adults and their children have access to safe shelter, nutritious meals, child care, clothing and personal hygiene items. While residing in the shelter, mothers work with onsite mps social worker to arrange transportation to school to ensure that their children's education is not disrupted. Children residing in the shelter will continue to receive tutoring focused on academic enrichment. Victims who are taking their first steps toward independence when leaving the shelter receive basic needs assistance with securing safe housing, food, clothing, transportation, household items and school supplies. Program statistics: --12,501 callers to the domestic abuse hotline; 14,193 nights of crisis housing provided to 452 homeless women and children who were fleeing abuse.

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