WELCOME TO HOME EMPOWERMENT
Domestic violence, social support and legal counseling
Stichting Home Empowerment (SHE) works to reduce and prevent domestic violence. SHE helps over 250 families on a yearly basis, both in Amsterdam and in the rest of The Netherlands. SHE aims to help participants to grow and fully develop in connection to their surroundings. Core values of SHE are personal independence and responsibility.
Our years of experience taught us to work with both the victims and the offenders, and their surroundings. SHE will evaluate each situation with special attention to find a fitting trajectory for the family. SHE recognizes fears, worries and roadblocks, provides ways to talk about these issues, and helps to take the steps necessary toward sustainable improvement. SHE overlooks the complete process: starting with an initial interview, SHE then puts the clients in touch with formal support agencies, and also provides aftercare. SHE works in close contact with Police, Youth Protection, Blijfgroep, Sezo, GGD Vangnet and Veilig Thuis.
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PROPER GUIDANCE
In case of domestic violence it might be necessary to leave your own house to look for a stable and safe home. This can be a very difficult decision for the whole family, and for the victim in particular. We believe in the power of the individual, and that, when given the appropriate and sustained support, everyone is able to create a safe and stable situation for themselves.
SHE provides support on the following issues:
Mediation toward temporary shelter
Financial situation
Filing a report with Police (if necessary)
Each step that is taken will be communicated clearly. It is not always necessary to leave the home. In cases of severe domestic violence a restraining order can be given to the offender.
REVIEWS
Below you can read reviews of women and families who worked with SHE.
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“You have provided light in my dark days.”
– Sarah
“Rafia from Stichting Home Empowerment is an angel.”
— Anonymous
“SHE is Mother Theresa of The Netherlands.”
— Anonymous
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Friends of SHE
Currently the only municipality subsidizing Stichting Home Empowerment is Amsterdam Nieuw-West. All work outside of this area is volunteer work. SHE has been supported by Het Maagdenhuis, het Oranje Fonds, het Kansarmenfonds, Haella Stichting, Stichting SPE and RCOAK. In order to keep helping women and families throughout The Netherlands your financial support is more than welcome.
Please become a friend and donate so that SHE can continue this work! You can also donate directly to our account – Stichting Home Empowerment, NL77INGB0007356472.