The Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma (DVPNCO), located in Ponca City, has been helping to combat domestic violence and sexual assault for over 20 years. The most recent data places Oklahoma fourth in the nation for domestic violence related deaths per capita. Nation-wide statistics estimate that one in four women will be victims of domestic violence and sexual assault at least once in their lives. Rural women are at an increased risk and Native American women experience intimate partner violence at double the normal rate. The staff and volunteers of DVPNCO are working hard to end this plague and ensure safety for all families through prevention, education, treatment, and support. DVPNCO
offers victims of abuse a 24-hour hotline answered by trained victim
advocates, an emergency safe shelter in a confidential location, case
management, counseling, support group, and court advocacy. Our
volunteers are on-call 24 hours to activate the local sexual assault
response team. Our advocates assist victims of sexual assault in
navigating the process of reporting the crime, submitting evidence, and
undergoing a medical examination. In addition, our staff ensures access
to counseling for sexual assault victims. In an effort to take a
holistic approach to the problem of domestic violence, DVPNCO offers a
52-week Batterer’s Intervention Program designed to correct violent
behavior and attitudes. Additionally, the Domestic Violence Program
offers education and training to groups throughout the community such as
public schools, law enforcement, and anyone and everyone who is willing
to learn!
Our
qualified and compassionate staff and volunteers serve the community
24/7, 365 days a year, working to end domestic violence and sexual
assault. We are funded and supported by the Office of the Attorney
General, the Victims of Crime Act, the United Way, and private
contributors. The team at DVPNCO urge you to contact us if you or
someone you know needs our services, and consider how you can get
involved to take a stand against violence in our community. Donations
are always accepted and committed volunteers are crucial to our vital
programming. For more information, services, or to join the team, call
76ABUSE (762-2873). |