We envision homes and communities free from crime and violence.
Hands of Hope Resource Center advocates, educates and promotes societal change for those affected by crime and abuse. Our agency provides free and confidential services for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and general crime in Morrison and Todd counties.
Hands of Hope Resource Center provides a safe environment respectful of individual values and beliefs for gender, age, racial, social, and economic groups.
Our services are available to those directly affected by crime and abuse as well as their loved ones. Our services are victim centered. Our staff ensures that each client is empowered to determine their own unique path that meets their individual needs. Our staff provides information, referrals and support necessary to understand and navigate the law enforcement, medical, court and social services systems that affect victims of crime and abuse.
LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
As you look toward your future, you are optimistically consumed with hope and new possibilities, right? And you should be! Some folks, however, who are trapped in an abusive relationship are perhaps not so filled with that positivity. Why? Because to a victim of abuse, hope is not always a present feeling. It is common for someone on the outside looking in at a victim of abuse to ask “why doesn’t she just leave?”
It is a difficult position for someone that has never been abused to understand. The list of reasons for staying is quite long, and I will only list a few here. Fear is obvious, shame that they have allowed these behaviors and that no one will understand or they will criticize, no options or nowhere to go, and love.
Yes, I said love. Victims most often have deep emotional and loving connections with their abusive partners. My concern about this question of why victims stay is that we should all be asking, “why does he do that” and put the accountability for these behaviors on the abuser. If you would like to know more about domestic violence or other types of abuse, I would encourage you to explore our website for this as well as other helpful information.
As you move forward and look toward your future, my wish for all of you is for safety and peace in your relationships.
Stephenie Och | Executive Director
Our Core Values
Advocacy – we listen and provide a voice for victims so their rights are recognized.
Respect – we provide a welcoming and safe environment for women, men and children of all racial, social and economic groups.
Empowerment – we support clients to make the best decisions they can for their own lives.
Catalyst for Change – we challenge our community to take a stand against violence and crime.
Hands of Hope Resource Center provides a safe environment respectful of individual values and beliefs for gender, age, racial, social, and economic groups. Our services are available to those directly affected by crime and abuse as well as their loved ones. Our services are victim centered. Our staff ensures that each client is empowered to determine their own unique path that meets their individual needs. Our staff provides information, referrals and support necessary to understand and navigate the law enforcement, medical, court and social services systems that affect victims of crime and abuse.
Please contact our office for assistance if you have been affected by crime or abuse.
