ARC of Hope - Safe Shelter for women and children from domestic, sexual abuse

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800-656-6958

417-876-2641

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You are not alone, You are not to blame,

You can get help!

ARC of Hope

Welcome to ARC of Hope

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Safe Shelter for Women and Children

Cedar County Resource for Victims of Domestic Violence

(Referrals available for men)

***Important Internet Safety Advisory***

Your Abuser May Monitor Your Internet Use and May Be Able To View Your Computer Activity.

For step-by-step instructions on how to erase your Internet history

using Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers, click here.

It is not possible to completely clear the "tracks" of where you have been on the Internet.

If you have reason to believe that your computer is not secure,

you may want to find a computer in another location that your abuser cannot access.

At the ARC of Hope, our desire is to provide a safe, secure environment that doesn't leave women feeling trapped, but provides structure for them through education and support groups to help make necessary life changes. Through programs offered, our goal is to encourage women and their children to make lasting changes that will bring them to freedom from violence and abuse. Our hope is with new skills and confidence, they will realize their great value and ability to live happy, fulfilling lives.

The ARC of Hope provides the following services for women and children in crisis:

Crisis Intervention

24/7 Residential Safe House

Case Management

Support Groups

Life Skills Classes

Access to Legal Advocacy

Emergency Food and Clothing

Faith-Based Counseling (upon request)

Access to Professional Counseling

Referrals to Community Resources (as needed)

Did You Know:

Domestic violence is a crime. Missouri law gives legal protection to those affected.

Battering is the single major cause of injury to women - more frequent than auto accidents, muggings and rape combined.

Children coping with family violence frequently act out through violence at school and on the streets. They escape through truancy, teen pregnancy, sexual promiscuity, drug and alcohol abuse or running away.

Children growing up in violent homes often grow up to be violent with their adult partners or become victims themselves.

Battering a pregnant women is a felony.

Do you, or someone you love need healing or protection from the hurt of violence or abuse?

Call us today! 800-656-6958 or 417-876-2641