All About It

Mission statement of the Battered Women's Shelter of Summit and Medina counties is as follows:
to lead the community in the prevention of domestic abuse by providing emergency shelter, advocacy and education throughout Summit and Medina County. All in an effort to break the cycle of abuse and help promote peace in every family. (www.scmcbws.org)

There are many workers who work at these shelters, and also many volunteers, men and women. The volunteers do many things such as help educate women at health fairs, provide child care, do fundraising, help with newsletters, etc. They can even answer the phone on the crisis line and help with the upkeep of the buildings.

They have many services to offer women and children. These services vary from information on their website, support groups, crisis centers, court help, and much more. They have a protection orders that can be put into place, and can help with technical things like finances, transportation, family routines, etc.

They also offer two free classes to victims. One of them is called Early Intervention Program, which focuses on the dynamics of an abusive relationship. The other class is called Stop the Cycle and is focused on the children and how all the violence has affected them and how to help them.

They get the word around a lot of different ways. They use the health fairs, churches, businesses, schools, clubs, and other groups as facilities to send speakers out to help educate. Education is the key. The more people know, the more willing they will be to help stop the violence. And the victims will know they are not alone.