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FSA's Next Fundraiser - Safe At Home Dessert Gala - April 19th 7:00pm - 9:30pm -- More Details to follow. Our Mission To promote safe and healthy families, work to end physical and mental abuse, and provide victim support. - Family Support Services
- Victim Advocacy
- Education
- Public Awareness
- Counseling
- Shelter
- 24-hour Crisis Line
- Intervention
- Support Groups
- Training
- Transitional Housing for Women in Substance Abuse Recovery
- Recovery Support Services
Why We Are Here It's all too easy to dismiss domestic violence and abuse as a big city problem, and think it doesn't exist here in Southeast Idaho. Unfortunately, it does exist, and it is growing at an alarming rate. In Idaho from 1999-2000 - Sexual assault and rape increased 39.3%
- Physical abuse increased 131.6%
- Physical abuse occurred in more than 5% of homes
- Incidents of physical harm to children more than doubled, affecting 12.1 children per 1000 households
- Neglect increased 24.6%, affecting 8/1 children per 1000 households
- Stalking/harassment increased 94.6%
- It is estimated that less than 15% of domestic violence, and less than 45% of neglect/ physical abuse were reported to police
- "The likelihood of being a victim of domestic violence is greatest in Bannock County." (Idaho Crime Victimization Survey, 2000)
We're With You! FSA exists to help those who are victims, to educate the public, the potential victim, and the potential abuser. If you have been, or currently are, a victim, we can help you in a confidential and caring manner. You are not alone. Because the Future is in your Hands ...
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