W.I.N.G.S.

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This paper discusses how domestic violence and sexual assault are commonplace in a world filled with anger, abuse and neglect and how more often than not, the victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse very often grow up to be abusers themselves. It examines how W.I.N.G.S. (Women In Need of Gods Shelter) was founded as a comprehensive intervention program to assist women and families who are the victims of domestic and sexual abuse. In society today, there are more animal shelters than there are shelters for women who are the victims of violent and sexual assault. It evaluates how intervention programs, such as that offered by W.I.N.G.S., are one of the ways to end the pattern of abuse and offer women, children and families a chance at survival and emotional healing.

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"The services offered at W.I.N.G.S. are free and confidential. One of the most comprehensive services that W.I.N.G.S. offers women is their sexual assault service. This intervention program was established to aid women who are the victims of rape or other sexual assault, and offers "prevention education programs" for youths, in an effort to increase awareness of the frequency of this crime, and ways people can protect themselves from becoming a victim. The prevention program not only defines rape for youths, and addresses how to avoid it, but also teaches young adults skills necessary to help out a friend that may be a victim of a sexual crime."

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