FOCUS

"It's not okay to be hit. I do not like being hit, and I don't want it to happen again. Today I will realize that there is help for me and that I don't have to be ashamed of being hurt by someone. Domestic Violence is against the law. I do not have to feel embarrassed about what someone else has done to me. Making the choice to get help takes courage, and I will find that courage within myself." -Judith R. Smith, author, educator, single mother,  and survivor of domestic violence

"Without FOCUS, I would have had to go back to being afraid for my life." - A Safe Client

"FOCUS continues to be an active agency in our community and is always willing to provide services.  Chris Beardsley is an asset to the agency, being kind and realistic with victims [of domestic violence and/or sexual assault]" - A Valued Community Partner

"The staff and volunteers of FOCUS are always there for us, they are available all the time...we feel very comfortable working with FOCUS"- Newcastle Chief of Police, Randy Dixon

"We know we can count on them to work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault." - Weston County Sheriff, Bill Ware

"Because of FOCUS, I have been able to relocate myself and my children.  I now have a job and  a home.  My kids are so much happier and so am I!"- A Safe Client