Safe house safe at home
Volunteer Coordinator Loren Yarbrough and Advocate Grace Auzenne (left). (Photos by I.V. News)
From our weekly issue dated November 21, 2007
Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance (IVSHA) has new quarters at the site formerly used by Home Valley Bank on Lister Street in Cave Junction.
Although the move is still in progress, volunteer coordinator Loren Yarbrough said that the offices are open for business. And plans are in the works for a shelter to be constructed either above or behind the current building, he stated.
Home Valley Bank has relocated to its new building on Redwood Hwy. in Downtown Cave Junction, across from Art’s Red Garter and Treehouse Florist & Gifts.
IVSHA, funded by state and federal grants, assists victims of domestic abuse be they adult or juvenile males or females. IVSHA offers legal assistance with restraining orders, short-term stays in hotels, relocation services, and individual counseling for the abused.
Yarbrough said that there are currently two advocates and nine volunteers on staff to assist the 30 to 40 persons seeking help each month. Chris Mallette is executive director. The number of people helped monthly shows the necessity for the program in Illinois Valley, notes IVSHA.
Yarbrough added that volunteer training classes will be held by the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic And Sexual Violence at the Lister Street site beginning Thursday, Dec. 6.
Sessions will be held during a three-day period and will cover such issues as stalking, sexual abuse and anti-oppression training.
Anybody can attend the sessions, scheduled to be held every six months. For more information, phone Yarbrough at 592-4147.
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