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What We Do

You Are Not Alone: Supporting Your Journey.

The idea of starting over can be intimidating for many people, but especially so for those who may be suffering from the experience of domestic violence or sexual assault. If you are a survivor of either and you’re not sure where to turn or how you could start over, the Family Crisis Center is here for just that. Our emergency hotline is available 24/7, so call at any time if you’re in crisis and need immediate help. You can trust our team of advocates to provide you with a safe place to sleep and connect you to so many different resources that will help you take back control over your future.

We support women and their children who may be experiencing domestic violence in their homes. In an effort to provide additional, and much needed support in our community, our organization has expanded over the years to provide services to sexual assault and human trafficking survivors as well.
If you’re in Northeast Arkansas, you’re not alone. Call our hotline today, so we can help you build a better future.

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Call our Emergency Hotline: 870-933-9449

What We Help With

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic Violence

1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (The Hotline DV Stats)

Domestic violence, or abuse, is patterned behavior by one intimate partner who aims to assert control over the other. It can include willful intimidation, physical assault, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and even financial abuse. Our team is here to help women and any children who may be experiencing domestic violence access safe and confidential shelter, as well as any resources they may need to heal.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sexual Assault

Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. (RAINN)

The impact of sexual assault can be immense with many survivors experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and moderate to severe distress. No one should have to face the aftermath of a sexual assault on their own. That’s where the Family Crisis Center comes in. We offer victims a safe, secure, and confidential area to seek justice. With a trained team of sexual assault advocates and medical professionals, survivors can comfortably have a rape examination completed. We also offer survivors an opportunity to have their voice heard through individualized counseling, support groups, and more.

Sexual Assualt: Who Qualifies for Help?

 

  1. Must be a legal adult (18+ years of age).
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Human Trafficking

In 2021, the state of Arkansas identified 74 cases of human trafficking resulting in 168 victims.

By law the United States defines human trafficking as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts, labor, or services against his or her will. The one exception involves minors and commercial sex. Inducing a minor into commercial sex is considered human trafficking regardless of the presence of force, fraud, or coercion. The Family Crisis Center offers free and confidential case management, legal advocacy and referral, therapeutic services, and much more to assist survivors in regaining their independence and rights.

Human Trafficking: How to Spot it?

  1. Must be a legal adult (18+ years of age).
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Advocating for Survivors

Advocating for Survivors

Despite all the laws that are currently in place to protect women, the numbers for gender-based violence and sexual assault are harrowing.

At the Family Crisis Center, it is our goal to end violence like this against the women, men, and children in Northeast Arkansas. We work to provide education in our community, as increasing awareness on these topics is always one of our top priorities. We also advocate for survivors as they pursue justice and protection. From assistance seeking criminal charges to providing support for navigating the legal system to referrals to other community agencies, our team of advocates is here to help no matter the level of need

How We Help

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EMERGENCY HOTLINE

The Family Crisis Center has an emergency hotline that is available 24/7. If you feel you are in need of help and don’t know where to start or what to do, please don’t hesitate to call the hotline at 870-933-9449. Our local team of advocates can help you assess your situation and figure out next steps. Even if you aren’t ready to leave, we can work to support you.

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COUNSELING SERVICES

With a 24-hour Crisis Line, victims of sexual assault, trafficking, or domestic violence are able to access immediate and confidential phone counseling at any time. We also offer phone and in-person counseling with licensed counselors for those who may need help coping, moving forward, taking those first steps, or coming to terms with the undeserved crimes against them. We are also proud to offer our survivors individual and group counseling services.

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EMERGENCY SHELTER

The first thing many who are experiencing domestic of sexual violence need is a place to go where they feel safe and supported. And that is what we offer with our emergency shelter. If you’re ready to leave but don’t know where to go, the Family Crisis Center is here. Our shelter location is completely confidential and can provide you a secure place to heal and find the support you need to move forward. Please call our hotline to learn more about our emergency shelter.

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Mental Health Therapy

At the Family Crisis Center, we know that survivors can have a hard time coping with the unjust experiences they’ve been put through. The path forward may seem daunting, and we want to be a source of hope and healing. This is why we have a mental health therapist on staff that our clients can work with for free. Insurance is run when possible, but our clients can access this service at no cost to them.

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Victim Advocacy

For those who are victims of sexual assault, we have a Rape Crisis Center. This is one of three locations in the state of Arkansas that does forensic exams on site. Our team works with on-call sexual assault examiners who come to our center to provide the exam. Our advocates also stay with you as needed for the whole process and will go to the hospital with any survivor who does not wish to be alone.
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Benefit Enrollment Assistance

We know that access to resources is crucial for survivors seeking independence as they move into the next chapter of their life. This is why our team provides assistance in benefit enrollment. If survivors have children in need of support, we can help enroll you into the Arkansas WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program for assistance with food, formula, diapers, and more. We can also get our clients food stamps through the Arkansas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Transportation Assistance

We know that transportation can be an issue for many, depending on the situation they are leaving. So when possible, we aim to provide transportation assistance. This can vary by client. We work to provide gas cards or will fill up a gas tank. We also work with Amtrak, Uber, Greyhound, and can sometimes provide financial assistance.
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housing location

If you are a survivor of sexual assault or domestic violence, you don’t have to be uncertain about having somewhere to turn if you leave. In addition to our emergency shelter that provides an immediate and confidential place to stay, we offer help with finding a new housing location for our clients. We also assist with the deposit, rent, utilities and other housing needs.
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financial assistance

The idea of starting over can be daunting, especially if you’ve left everything you have behind you. But it is important to know you don’t have to do it alone. The Family Crisis Center can offer support in so many ways, including financial. We are able to provide the survivors who work with us with financial assistance to make moving forward with independence attainable.
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Organization Referrals

When it comes to helping women regain their independence, we know that ongoing support is instrumental. This is why our team of advocates works to refer our clients to other organizations as needed. We can provide referral information to community support services to help them start anew.