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City of Ramsey Page Two COM~NI/"f SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM: Provides the necessary work towards a long term solution to battering through information and education presentations, training and a variety of printed and visual media. Presentations are provided to churches, civic groups and service organizations. Volunteers are recruited, trained and supervised through the program and provide a strong support system for residents in the shelter, community, other programs and staff. The Hospital Advocacy component provides 24 hour direct service advocacy and support to battered women who access the emergency room at Health One Unity and Mercy Hospitals. Services include crisis intervention, advocacy, information/referral and support. In October, 1992, services to northern Anoka County in the cities of East Bethel, Bethel, Oak Grove Township and St. Francis began and includes support groups, advocacy, transportation, information/referral and support as well as satellite office space. INTERVENTION PROGRAM: Works directly with the cities of Blaine, Fridley, Circle Pines and Lexington police departments, the Anoka County court system and community organizations. This effort assists battered women and their families through arrest and non-arrest cases, criminal court proceedings and ensures a coordinated response to the issue of battering. Services include direct service legal advocacy, support, information/referral and transportation. The intervention staff also provides in-service training to various community and justice representatives. Alexandra House, Inc. currently has a 15 member Board of Directors, many of whom represent our community through law enforcement, court services, mental health services, finance and legal services. Our primary service area is Anoka County although we provide services to any family in need. Our staff is a blend of professionals who bring a variety of skills, expertise education and/or personal experience related to the issues of domestic violence and battered women and their children/youth. Volunteers play a vital role in increasing our ability to provide quality services on a cost effective basis. In 1992, volunteers contributed 12,889 hours--more than 6.0 full-time positions. In 1992, Alexandra House has provided emergency shelter and supports services to 699 women and their children/youth. Our daily average occupancy has been 17 women and their children/youth and we have maintained a 100% occupancy rate since January, 1, 1992. In addition, community advocacy services including intervention, hospital advocacy, assistance with filing Orders for Protection, support groups, community and school presentations, legal clinic services haVe been provided to over 6,500 persons in the Anoka County community. Throughout our history and growth, Alexandra House,Inc. continues to maintain it's commitment to quality and effective services to battered women and their children/youth.