WEST SIDE DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT, INC.
2741 N Spaulding 2042 E. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60647 Chicago, IL 60649

Mission and Programs

Mission

West Side Domestic Abuse Project serves to end domestic violence by working at the source--those who choose to abuse. Domestic violence affects women and children, men and boys. It is estimated that one woman is battered every nine seconds; 37% of women visiting emergency rooms are there due to domestic battery; in Chicago, one domestic violence related call is made to the 911 call center per district per hour.

Programs

Skills & Beliefs for Non-Violent Living is the Project's partner abuse intervention program, serving around 200 program participants at any one time. Assessments, orientations, and a 24-week group intervention is offered at four locations. Services are offered in Spanish as well.

The community education and outreach program works to raise awareness of the problem of domestic abuse and how to end it. The program includes men and women, working together, to end the violence against women and the dehumanization of men. This program is in development and is to be launched FY06.

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

Counseling Support Groups
Spouse Abuse, Prevention of
Sexual Abuse, Prevention of

Results

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005

1. West Side Domestic Abuse Project ended its first year of operation serving over 360 program participants learning skills and beliefs for nonviolent living.
2. The Project began outreach in South Shore, Logan Square, Pilsen, and the West Side communities of Chicago.

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2005

1. Continue and expand partner abuse intervention services, subsidizing fees through donations/grants for clients who demonstrate need.
2. Launch a community education and outreach program, raising awareness about domestic abuse and how to end it, fostering values that prevent violence before it starts.
3. Implement partner abuse intervention services for men in same-sex relationships.