Values

LISTENING

The hopes, dreams, fears and concerns of the women and children we serve are valued at Friendship Home. As women explore their newly found freedom, our job is to listen and help discover the next steps on their journeys.

EMPOWERMENT

We value an environment that enables victims of domestic violence to understand their strengths and individual power. To do this, we creatively adapt programs and services to meet each individual's unique needs.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Friendship Home believes that we are not powerless against violence and that breaking the cycle of violence is possible. In order to achieve this, the community must hold batterers accountable for the crimes they commit against their victims.

RELATIONSHIPS

We support the personal connections and meaningful relationships between battered women and the people who care about them. We value the unique relationship between parent and child and embrace families in shelter with loving support.

SAFETY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

No woman or child should live in fear of domestic violence. We respect every woman's privacy, and ensure the stories and information she shares with us is completely confidential. We strive to make it possible for her to pursue her aspirations without intimidation, violence or control.

COLLABORATION

Friendship Home values the joint efforts of a community that pools resources, talents and ideas to help victims of domestic violence. We also work to change attitudes and stigmas attached to domestic violence so victims can rebuild their lives in a supportive environment.