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Sexual Assault Survivors

SOMETIMES,
it's someone
you know

~ Violence among people who know each other can be physical, sexual, and/or emotional in nature. It can occur between people who have just met, people who have been together for awhile, and between people who are married. People of all ages, educational levels, and social backgrounds are victimized. Behaviors range from minor controlling acts to rape to physical assault.

The SAF House
A haven for women and children in crisis

Any woman can enter the House no matter what there age, sex, class, education, religious tradition, or sexual orientation.
The SAF House is violence - free and drug - free. While staying at the House, women come up with safety plans and take steps to make their lives better.

Life at the SAF House

Many women want to know what living in the house is really like. This information should help you:

Each family has their own bedroom. More than one bedroom can be used for large families.
Shared rooms are the kitchen, living room, dining room, bathrooms, and play room.
Everyone works together to keep the house clean by sharing chores.
All families help write a weekly menu and then cook their meals from it. Whenever possible, residents eat together.
There is space outside for adult residents to smoke, if someone else is watching their children. Abused Women's Support Group meets weekly and all residents are required to attend the meeting.

The following items are provided for house residents:

~ Food for meals and snacks

~ Toothpaste and toothbrushes

~ Deodorant and shampoo

~ Diapers and formula

~ Clothing

~ Washer, dryer, and detergent

Services Provided:

Staff offer many services to help empower residents, including:

Emotional support in a private setting
Assistance in using public transportation and in locating rides for appointments, sometimes providing rides
Help in finding affordable housing / apartments
Information about services from other agencies for you and your children
Legal information about custody, orders of protection, and other family court issues
Information about parenting
Healthy nutrition, cooking and food buying are all discussed
Budgeting
Goal setting for now and the future

Children's Programming

Staff and all residents are asked to recognize that most of the residents are children. Everyone must be aware and respect the rights and needs of the children. We offer:

Activities for kids, including arts and crafts and outdoor activities
Arranging a tutor for children who are unable to attend school, and transportation for children attending school
Child care while parents are at outside appointments
A group for Children (those between 5 and 12) and Adolescents meet once a week
A play room full of books and toys that families can use

Resident Responsibilities

Tell staff when you need supplies, including food to prepare the next meal
Watch your own children
To ensure the health and safety of all residents, house rules are to be obeyed
Try to get along with others

Before you come to the SAF House:

You should know that:

The SAF House provides a temporary home for women and children who are escaping emotional, physical and sexual abuse
Other women and children who are in crisis are also welcomed
A promise not to tell the location of the House helps to assure residents' safety
You decide when to enter and together we work on how long a stay is best for you and your family
Staff members are always in the building, they will talk to you and help you at your request
Most families at the House pay nothing. For any families that may have to pay the staff will explain why and offer alternatives
No pets are allowed

Call 911 if you are in immediate danger!!
You can call the Abuse and Assault Hotline at 342-1600 to explain your situation and trained staff will be able to help you explore options and decide if you are eligible to enter. Transportation within Oswego County to the House is provided.

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ABUSE & ASSAULT HOTLINE
342-1600 (24 hours/7 days)

INFORMATION

ABOUT DVCOC

DVCOC
MEMBERS

Oswego City Police Dept.

Fulton City
Police Dept.

Oswego Co. Sheriffs Dept.

Oswego Co.
Family Court

Oswego Co. Probation Dept

Oswego Co. District Attorney

Phoenix Police Dept.

Pulaski Police Dept.

S.U.N.Y.
Oswego
Police Dept.

New York
State Police

Oswego Co.
Dept. of Social Services

Oswego County Opportunities Inc.

Services To
Aid Families

Arbor House

C.O.C.O.A.A.

Farnham, Inc.


SERVICES Home Batterer Services Child Abuse Community Education Crime Victims Compensation Elder Abuse Gay & Lesbian Non-Residential Domestic Violence Prevention Education Rape Crisis SAF House Sexual Assault Survivors SOMETIMES, it's someone you know ~ Violence among people who know each other can be physical, sexual, and/or emotional in nature. It can occur between people who have just met, people who have been together for awhile, and between people who are married. People of all ages, educational levels, and social backgrounds are victimized. Behaviors range from minor controlling acts to rape to physical assault.	The SAF House A haven for women and children in crisis Any woman can enter the House no matter what there age, sex, class, education, religious tradition, or sexual orientation. The SAF House is violence - free and drug - free. While staying at the House, women come up with safety plans and take steps to make their lives better. Life at the SAF House Many women want to know what living in the house is really like. This information should help you: Each family has their own bedroom. More than one bedroom can be used for large families. Shared rooms are the kitchen, living room, dining room, bathrooms, and play room. Everyone works together to keep the house clean by sharing chores. All families help write a weekly menu and then cook their meals from it. Whenever possible, residents eat together. There is space outside for adult residents to smoke, if someone else is watching their children. Abused Women's Support Group meets weekly and all residents are required to attend the meeting. The following items are provided for house residents: ~ Food for meals and snacks ~ Toothpaste and toothbrushes ~ Deodorant and shampoo ~ Diapers and formula ~ Clothing ~ Washer, dryer, and detergent Services Provided: Staff offer many services to help empower residents, including: Emotional support in a private setting Assistance in using public transportation and in locating rides for appointments, sometimes providing rides Help in finding affordable housing / apartments Information about services from other agencies for you and your children Legal information about custody, orders of protection, and other family court issues Information about parenting Healthy nutrition, cooking and food buying are all discussed Budgeting Goal setting for now and the future Children's Programming Staff and all residents are asked to recognize that most of the residents are children. Everyone must be aware and respect the rights and needs of the children. We offer: Activities for kids, including arts and crafts and outdoor activities Arranging a tutor for children who are unable to attend school, and transportation for children attending school Child care while parents are at outside appointments A group for Children (those between 5 and 12) and Adolescents meet once a week A play room full of books and toys that families can use Resident Responsibilities Tell staff when you need supplies, including food to prepare the next meal Watch your own children To ensure the health and safety of all residents, house rules are to be obeyed Try to get along with others Before you come to the SAF House: You should know that: The SAF House provides a temporary home for women and children who are escaping emotional, physical and sexual abuse Other women and children who are in crisis are also welcomed A promise not to tell the location of the House helps to assure residents' safety You decide when to enter and together we work on how long a stay is best for you and your family Staff members are always in the building, they will talk to you and help you at your request Most families at the House pay nothing. For any families that may have to pay the staff will explain why and offer alternatives No pets are allowed Call 911 if you are in immediate danger!! You can call the Abuse and Assault Hotline at 342-1600 to explain your situation and trained staff will be able to help you explore options and decide if you are eligible to enter. Transportation within Oswego County to the House is provided. Back To Top ABUSE & ASSAULT HOTLINE 342-1600 (24 hours/7 days)	INFORMATION Orders of Protection Stalking ABOUT DVCOC Mission Statement History DVCOC MEMBERS Oswego City Police Dept. Fulton City Police Dept. Oswego Co. Sheriffs Dept. Oswego Co. Family Court Oswego Co. Probation Dept Oswego Co. District Attorney Phoenix Police Dept. Pulaski Police Dept. S.U.N.Y. Oswego Police Dept. New York State Police Oswego Co. Dept. of Social Services Oswego County Opportunities Inc. Services To Aid Families Arbor House C.O.C.O.A.A. Farnham, Inc.