New Beginnings APFV
Is someone hurting you?
Call us. We can help you. 262-723-4653 We are available 24 hours, 365 days.
Serving Walworth and Jefferson Counties from offices in Whitewater, Jefferson & Elkhorn.
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In the past 20 years, 80-90% of homicides in WI were related to Domestic Violence. WI is the 8th leading state in the U.S. where men killed women in an interpersonal relationship. (NNEDV & DOJ 2022)
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. 55% of assaults occur at or near the victim's home. Sexual assault is the most underreported crime in our country. (RAINN 2022) During FY 2022, DOJ secured the convictions of 256 traffickers, a significant increase from 203 traffickers in 2021. Of these, 248 involved predominantly sex trafficking and eight involved predominantly labor trafficking. (US Dept of State Gov 2023) Approximately 13.5 million people are stalked in 1 year. 1 in 3 women and 1in 6 men experience stalking at some point in their life. (NSAM 2022) Nationwide, 81% of women and 43% of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. (lawinfo 2024) |
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OUR MISSION:
To provide supportive services to victim’s of violent crime while we educate and heighten awareness in our community. To promote a coordinated community response for those affected by violent crime. OUR GOAL: To provide cost free services to victims of violent crimes in our community. To educate the community and heighten awareness in regards to recognizing incidents and causes of abuse. To promote & coordinate existing support services available in our community. To offer safe emergency housing options for those in danger in the counties we serve. |
874 Collins Road
Jefferson, WI 53549 |
143 W. Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190 |
20 N Church Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121 |
874 Collins Road
Jefferson, WI 53549 |
143 W. Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190 |
20 N Church Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121 |