Agency

Overview:
Southeastern
Family Violence
Center
Sandra Torres

Agency Mission
To increase safety in families, empower
victims of domestic violence and displace
homemakers in rural Robeson County.

History
A nonprofit organization that started in 1981 by 5 concerned
community members of Robeson County.
35 years and counting

Was known as Robeson County Committee on Domestic

Violence
Relocated to 900 Chestnut Street in Lumberton and still
maintain the previous building as its main office where CHOICE
program is facilitated.

Ethical Principles
Social workers
primary goal is to
help people in need
and to address
social problems.
Social workers
challenge social
injustice.
Social workers
respect the
inherent dignity
and worth of the
person.
Social workers
recognize the
central importance
of human
relationships.
Social workers
behave in a

Core Values and Ethics

Each person has a right to self-determination, safety, and life
free from violence
NASW CODE OF ETHICS
Although it is not required to be a social worker, S.F.V.C. use the
NASW to guide their practice
Values
Service
Social Justice
Dignity and Worth of
the Person
Importance of Human
Relationships
Integrity
Competence

Services and Programs

Services

Court Advocacy (DVPOS, Legal Aid, Support)

Shelter

24 hour Crisis Line (910-739-8622 or 1800-7427794)

Crisis Intervention

Informational and Referral

Support Groups

Community Dialogues (Presentations or

trainings for groups/needs)

Programs
Young Families Connect
(YFC)
Preventative program for parents or pregnant
individuals ages 13-24 with children of any age
Financial and educational Support to complete GED
or classes
Within YFC is Incredible Years
Parenting Classes for parents with children 3-6

Women Against Violent

Environments (W.A.V.E)
---8 week program
Choices Batterers
Intervention Program

Needs and Future Direction

Needs:
Bilingual Staff
Transportation: only have one vehicle
Better community resources (referrals): need for housing for people
that accept clients with criminal records.

Future directions:
Transitional Housing Program: for shelter residents to have options
after the 30 day period. Provides Assistance for 3 months with bills
until clients are able to become independent financially.
Possible future needs: Furniture, house appliances, case mangers

Website:

www.Southeasternfamilyviolencecenter
.org

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook
.com/southeasternfam
ilyviolence
/

Facts
SFVC 2009 Statistics
1, 317 individuals were served
22% were male
21% were children under 17
5% were elders

95 adults and children used safe house services to escaped DV

80% of clients who entered shelter were able to transition out into
safe housing