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Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter & Services, Inc.

Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter & Services, Inc. Contact Information. Bonnie Iler - Direct Service Director - dvdsodir@earthlink.net Phone: (910) 343.0703 Fax: (910) 343.9388 www.domesticviolence-wilm.org 2901 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28402.

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Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter & Services, Inc.

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  1. Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter & Services, Inc.

  2. Contact Information Bonnie Iler - Direct Service Director - dvdsodir@earthlink.net Phone: (910) 343.0703 Fax: (910) 343.9388 www.domesticviolence-wilm.org 2901 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28402

  3. Mission Statement: We will work toward the elimination of violence and oppression against women and their children and provide emergency and support services for victims/survivors of domestic violence. Philosophy: We believe that gender inequity and the resulting power imbalance in our culture play a central role in creating a society which allows the abuse of women. We are committed to a vision of a just society, and to changing the current beliefs and institutions which encourage violence against women.

  4. Target Population • Any individual experiencing abuse in a domestic violence situation. • The majority of the clients are impoverished women and their children. Although, their are clients from every social economic class. • Men DO come to the Open Gate for services and shelter.

  5. What does the DVS do? • Crisis Intervention 24 hours a day • Emergency Shelter • Direct Service • Court Advocacy • Community Outreach: • Hands Are Not for Hitting, STARS, Safe Dates, Adopt a Grandparent, NHC Jail, Police Training, DV 101 • Weekly Empowerment Group • Weekly Family Nurturing Program • Vintage Values • EVOLVE: • Community, Religious and Business

  6. Practicum Opportunities • Direct Services: Shadow advocate for victims of domestic violence and their children. • Direct Services with Shelter: Shadow shelter director in direct services with clients and their children in the shelter. This would include assisting with safety plans, goal plans, teaching financial management, and anything that would assist the women to be able to independently live in society without the abuser. • Children’s Advocacy: Shadow the Children’s program coordinator. Assist with children portion of weekly support groups on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and other special programs. • Court Advocacy: Shadow the court advocate in a direct service atmosphere and anything in regards to DV protective orders including going to court to support the women. • Outreach: Shadow the outreach coordinator with programs such as Hands Are Not For Hitting, STARS, NHC Jail, weekly empowerment groups on Tuesday evenings.

  7. Would You Recommend? • YES! If…. • You want to learn the in and outs of a non-profit organization. • You want to contribute to stopping violence in our community. • You are looking for a sight who will be flexible with your hours and will allow you to experience any services that the Open Gate provides. • You want a comfortable, non-intimating, friendly and laid back atmosphere to work in.

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