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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS
Supported by Celebrating Courage

DASI
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assualt Intervention
Newton, New Jersey

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The staff of DASI believes in the strength of survivors and begins by helping them to believe in themselves. Many survivors are unaware that they have shown strength and courage in coping with their situations, in protecting their children, or by simply staying alive. Philosophically, DASI is built on the cornerstones of victim safety and offender accountability within a framework of empowerment. Survivors can only make informed decisions about their lives when they feel safe when they are aware of their options, and when they know they are not alone. Offenders can only change when they take responsibility for their actions and behaviors.

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The Open Gate
Wilmington, North Carolina

We believe that domestic violence is a pattern of domination in which perpetrators intentionally choose to cause fear, injury, and/or pain in order to gain and maintain power and control over their intimate partners or family members. Physical harm is only one method used to gain control. Other tactics may include, but are not limited to, isolation, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, intimidation, economic abuse or threats of abuse, and stalking.

Our guiding principle is empowerment; this emphasizes regaining power from within, instead of seeking approval and power from outside sources. When survivors can individually and collectively reclaim their own power and live lives free of fear and violence, we all, as a society, benefit.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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Robyn 

The Witches Paddle means supporting other women and raise money for a much needed cause in a fun, athletic and creative way. I look forward to seeing the witchy faces  every year!

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Rosa 

The Witches Paddle is an amazing event helping local charity. I love volunterring every year for this worthy cause. I enjoy seeing the support of the community, the costumes, and comradery. I'm looking forward to the next one!

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Beth

The mission, the cause, the event are all powerful movements that help others and I am so proud to be a paddler each year. 

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