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Sheriff Reynolds at recent Domestic Violence Panel Meeting
Sheriff Reynolds is co-chairmen of the
Portage
and Valparaiso
Mayor's
Commission Against Domestic Violence and Abuse.
The panel is comprised of representatives from all areas
of the criminal justice system, including judges, prosecutors,
attorneys
and law enforcement agencies. The panel meets once per month
and has developed a countywide policy concerning
how police departments respond to Domestic Violence Cases.
They have
been instrumental in State Legislation changes affecting
victims of domestic violence, such as:
Domestic Battery
Stalking
Restraining Order Violations
And
other charges relating to crimes of intimidation
and
domestic violence
If you
or someone you know is being abused, break the cycle.
Listed
below are crisis centers that may be of help to you
or
someone you love. This list was compiled by the Commission
against
Domestic Violence and Abuse .
Check our Protective
Order information page
for information on obtaining a Protective Order.
REMEMBER: Call 911 for emergencies.
The
Porter County Sheriff's Department’s
non-emergency number is (219) 477-3000.
Check here for the
Porter County Victim Assistance Program's Website
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTERS |
Agape Christian Counseling Center
5758 Mulberry
Portage, IN
(219) 763-4767
Men’s abuse group discussing the seven promises of a
promise keeper.
Offers services for sexually abused women. |
The Caring Place
511 Randle Street
Valparaiso, IN
(800) 933-0466 or (219) 464-2128
24 Hour Information/Referral/Crisis Line
Provides services and shelter for victims of domestic
violence and sexual
assault and their dependent children who live in Porter,
Lake and Starke Counties.
There is no charge for the services. Clients do not have
to live in the shelter. |
Catholic Family Services
2967 Willowcreek Road
Portage, IN
(219) 762-1177
9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday
Offers an eight-session domestic violence program.
The subject areas include communication, anger, violence
cycle,
assertiveness vs. aggression, stress management, and
childhood influences. |
Child Abuse and Neglect
(219) 462-7555 or (219) 462-2112
24-hour hotline for reporting child abuse and neglect. |
Northwest Indiana Family Life Skill Center
6450 Evergreen Avenue
Portage, IN
(219) 763-3256
Helps people involved in abusive relationships
understand
and break the cycle. Separate 15-week classes are
offered for men and women. |
Porter County Council on Aging and Community Services,
Inc.
1005 Campbell
PO Box 246
Valparaiso, IN
Involved in planning and providing senior citizen and
community service programs for the elderly, frail, and
handicapped. |
Porter Starke Services
601 Wall Street
Valparaiso, IN
(219) 531-3500 24-Hour Hotline or (219) 762-9557
Helps people manage their relationships, overcome
personal
struggles, pursue challenges and make changes to
achieve a sense of personal balance and well-being. |
St. Jude House
12490 Marshall Street
Crown Point, IN
(800) 254-1286 or (219) 662-7066
Serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
and their
dependent children. Provides 30-day programs with
housing,
daily needs, counseling, legal advice and referrals. |
Youth Service Bureau of Porter County
6469 Central Avenue
Portage, IN
(219) 763-6623
24-hour answering service, serving young people,
ages 6 through 17, and their families. |
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North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8281
1-800-933-0374
24 hour service provides safe shelter for
abused women and children, men also when needed.
Remember, you are not alone! |
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