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Bridges Domestic Violence Center

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435 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA

EIN Number: 62-1753127

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Phone: (615) 599-5777

Hours: Always Open

Website: https://www.bridgesdvc.org/

Email: info@bridgesdvc.org

NTEE Code: P43: Family Violence Shelters

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

To serve area women, men and their children affected by domestic violence, ensuring a safe transition to successful independent community living through instruction, intervention, and case management.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Shelter: Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter for 15 women and children. Last year we provided 3316 shelter bed nights. Outreach: Pre & Post violence advocacy and support including referrals, crisis counseling, provision of food, clothing and household items and other emergency assistance. Services also provided in Spanish. Court Advocacy: Advocacy on behalf of any individual in the court system for domestic violence. The Advocate works with an individual from the beginning of the case through court appearances and follow-up several months afterwards. Last year we provided 2247 hours of court advocacy. Children's Advocacy: The Children's Advocate addresses needs of children in residence at shelter and provides a support group for the entire community. Last year we provided 484 group hours. Crisis Intervention Team: Work with Franklin Police to begin work at scene of assault by working with the victim to make informed decisions and keeping kids occupied. One of only 3 programs in state to begin work with victims at the scene of the crime. CHOICES - Batterers Intervention: A court ordered and voluntary program for perpetrators to receive education based curriculum that breaks the cycle of violence, through learned alternatives to conflict resolution and power and control behaviors are identified. Transitional Housing: Provides rental assistance, case management and advocacy for in-shelter clients for up to one year.