Our Mission
We promote the empowerment of survivors. Our work is survivor-led.
Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services will lead efforts to end domestic violence and sexual assault in southwest Michigan. DASAS will assist domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in clarifying their options, accessing community services that support personal choice, and will provide a safe place for survivors and their children.
Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services will promote the empowerment of survivors by providing information, resources, and advocacy. DASAS will treat survivors with dignity and respect, and will value their right to self-determination. DASAS is committed to improving community systems' response to domestic violence and sexual assault by focusing on enhanced protection, empowerment, and support for survivors and their children, and on increased accountability for abusers. DASAS will lead prevention efforts by providing accurate information on domestic violence and sexual assault issues to the community, and to youth through school-based initiatives.
Who We Are & What We Do
Who We Are
DASAS is an organization that is dedicated to putting an end to domestic violence and sexual assault in Southwest Michigan. DASAS has been in existence since 1984 serving victims and their families in Cass, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Our philosophy clearly states our commitment to the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services will promote the empowerment of survivors by providing information, resources and advocacy. DASAS will treat survivors with dignity and respect, and will value their right to self-determination. DASAS is committed to improving community systems' response to domestic violence and sexual assault by focusing on enhanced protection, empowerment, and support for survivors and their children, and on increased accountability for abusers. DASAS will lead prevention efforts by providing accurate information on domestic violence and sexual assault issues to the community, and to youth through school-based initiatives.
DASAS serves residents of Cass, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties, and targets its programs and services to the needs of those communities.
What We Do
Services for Residential and Non-Residential Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
24 hour toll free crisis hotline (800) 828-2023
Outreach to survivors in their own community
Supportive counseling
Self assessment guide to assist survivors
Weekly support groups in various communities and the shelter
Assistance in obtaining and enforcing a personal protection order
Legal advocacy and accompaniment to court hearings
Access to clothing, emergency medical services, financial assistance, transportation and day care
Information and referral to other services in the community
Referrals to provide survivors and their families with safe, affordable housing.
Parenting skills assistance
Support and education for children who have witnessed domestic violence.
Residential Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
All services noted above
30 day no-cost emergency shelter in a group living setting
Mother and child(ren) stay in one room
Child advocate on site assists placing children in school, shelter adjustment and parenting skills
Secure building with closed circuit monitoring of front and rear entrances
24/7 on site staff to listen, answer questions, offer support and provide information