The DVPI program at IRC is designed to:

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• Provide safe, secure, and confidential emergency housing for victims and their children, ensuring immediate protection from abusive environments.

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• Offer comprehensive crisis intervention, support services, and legal advocacy to help victims understand their rights and explore their options.

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• Facilitate self-sufficiency programs that equip survivors with the tools needed to rebuild their lives, free from violence.

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• Conduct community outreach, education, and prevention efforts to raise awareness and break the cycle of domestic violence.

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• Operate within a trauma-informed and survivor-centered framework, where victim safety, autonomy, and empowerment are prioritized in all service areas.

IRC’s DVPI program incorporates a range of specialized programs designed to meet the diverse needs of survivors and their families:

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• Emergency Hotel Stay Program – Provides immediate, short-term housing for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence who have no safe place to go, ensuring safety and stability in crisis situations.

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• Teen Healthy Relationship Program – Educates teens on healthy relationships, consent, and conflict resolution to prevent cycles of abuse before they begin, fostering early intervention and awareness.

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• Domestic Violence Support Groups – Creates a safe space for survivors to connect, heal, and share experiences with others who have faced similar challenges, offering peer support and emotional healing.

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• PAIP (Partner Abuse Intervention Program) Support Groups – Provides intervention, education, and accountability for individuals who have perpetrated domestic violence, helping them recognize and change harmful behaviors to prevent future abuse.

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• Transitional Housing Program – The next step in our mission is to establish a transitional housing center. This center will provide long-term, stable housing and continued case management for survivors as they work toward economic independence and permanent housing solutions.

IRC is committed to addressing systemic inequities by ensuring access to services for all survivors, particularly those from marginalized communities who face additional barriers to safety and support. IRC prioritizes:

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• Culturally responsive services that meet the diverse needs of survivors, including those from historically underserved populations.

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• LGBTQ+ inclusivity, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, receive equitable support.

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• Access for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that all survivors receive accommodations as needed to fully participate in services.

Inellas Restoration Center (IRC) will focus on Specialized Domestic Violence Services, ensuring that survivors receive targeted, high-quality support even if they do not require or have access to emergency shelter. While IRC does not operate an emergency shelter, we provide comprehensive, survivor-centered services that address the immediate and long-term needs of domestic violence victims and their families.

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As a provider of specialized domestic violence services, IRC will:

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• Provide referrals to shelter services for survivors in need of immediate housing assistance, ensuring they are connected to safe and secure accommodations.

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• Offer crisis intervention and safety planning through trained advocates who assist survivors in navigating their options and developing strategies to stay safe.

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• Deliver trauma-informed counseling to support survivors in their emotional recovery and empower them to heal from the effects of abuse.

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• Provide advocacy services to assist survivors in accessing legal protections, financial assistance, and other community resources.

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• Engage in outreach, education, and prevention efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence, educate the community, and prevent future incidents.

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• Offer Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) advocacy, helping survivors understand and exercise their legal rights, including obtaining protective orders and accessing legal support.

The overarching goal of IRC’s program is to empower survivors by providing services that increase their safety, autonomy, and overall well-being while holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

 

Our objectives:

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• Increase safety for survivors and their families by providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to emergency shelter when needed.

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• Encourage survivors' autonomy by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to break free from the cycle of abuse.

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• Ensure access to critical support services such as legal advocacy, counseling, education, and referrals to community resources.

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• Reduce the likelihood of survivors returning to abusive environments by providing financial literacy training, job readiness programs, and case management support.