Intervention is Prevention
We are creating happier families and relationships by addressing domestic violence at the source. We connect abusers with intervention services and educate the community about domestic violence.
VISION
Step Up to Family Safety will create a safe and healthy environment where relationships, families, and our communities can thrive free from domestic abuse and violence.
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MISSION
The mission of Step Up to Family Safety is to align and actively support efforts to eliminate the Domestic Abuse crisis through educating the community at large, connecting abusers with intervention and prevention services, and advocating for the safety of victims / survivors of Domestic Abuse.
IMPACT
SUFS directly supports IMPACT Family Violence Services for men who are perpetrators of domestic violence and who wish to make major changes in their lives to be safe and loving members of their families and communities again.
IMPACT is a North Carolina-certified abuse intervention program for men age 16+ currently serving Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties.
Consults locally, nationally, and internationally to contribute to building a strong network of effective intervention and prevention programming.
DV MYTHS & FACTS
Misconceptions about domestic violence create stigma and barriers to change. We’re here to bust these myths and bring facts to the surface.
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MYTH: Jealousy is a sign of love.
Jealousy comes from feelings of insecurity and a need for power and control. Domestic violence is about power and control over the victim; NOT LOVE. Abusers often work to isolate victims from friends, family, and even work in order to better control them.
MYTH: Just as many women commit domestic violence as men do
While some women have been known to be abusers, women are disproportionately victims and suffer more severe physical injuries and death compared to male victims.
MYTH: Alcohol and drugs are the main causes of violence in a relationship.
Alcohol and drugs do not cause violence. They may make an abuser more likely to act out at a given moment, but do not cause the DV. An abuser may need to seek help for addiction, but this alone will not end DV.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Your support of our work is vital to our ability to continue to support men who are stepping up to make a change. We accept donations in any amount, here are some ways your funds can help our cause:
- Transportation Expenses
- Workbook Production
- Group Intervention
- Intake Process
- Program Fees
- Community Education reduces costs to employers, medical personnel, social services, law enforcement, courts and juries, and other vital systems.
The Sankofa emblem reflects a theme used throughout our programs:
The past serves as a guide for the future. It’s time to make necessary change.
Special Thanks to our Community Partners!
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