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At New Beginnings APFV, we provide comprehensive, compassionate support and services to people affected by violent crimes - domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, stalking, harassment and human trafficking. This includes but is not limited to crisis intervention, legal advocacy, safety planning, individual counseling, housing advocacy, children's services, medical advocacy and information and referral to other relevant community resources.

For a complete list of New Beginnings' services, click Here.
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New Beginnings APFV is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. New Beginnings does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, ancestry, political affiliation, gender or gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, citizenship or economic status. Free interpreter services are provided for those who need language assistance or are deaf or hard of hearing.
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There is a
​need in our community. We are proud to meet the need.

​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). In 2024, 110 individuals died in WI due to DV (End Abuse).
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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)

In 2024, Polaris, through the National Human Trafficking Hotline, identified 11,999 trafficking situations involving 21,865 potential victims.

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:
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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.

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