WOMEN'S INFORMATION SERVICE (WISE) OF THE UPPER VALLEY INC

THE WISE CRISIS AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, SAFETY PLANNING RESOURCES, EMERGENCY SHELTER OPTIONS, HOUSING AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE, COURT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCACY, HOSPITAL ACCOMPANIMENT AND SUPPORT GROUPS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WISE PROVIDED ADVOCACY SUPPORT TO 1,341 VICTIMS.WISE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING SUPPORT TO THE MANY SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SEEKING SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. WISE OWNS AND MANAGES TWO CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SHELTER FACILITIES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EMERGENCY NEED OF HOUSING. WHEN SPACE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE SHELTER, WISE WILL PROVIDE SHORT-TERM STAYS AT LOCAL MOTELS TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE SAFETY FOR SURVIVORS. WISE ADVOCATES ALSO SUPPORT SURVIVORS WITH COMMUNITY REFERRALS, APPLICATION SUPPORT, LANDLORD MEETINGS, AND OTHER RESOURCES IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN THE LOCATION OF AFFORDABLE, SAFE, AND PERMANENT HOUSING.

THE WISE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE AND PRINTED RESOURCES TO YOUTH, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY ADULTS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND EXPAND UNDERSTANDING REGARDING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WISE DEVELOPS PREVENTION CURRICULA THAT FOCUS ON BUILDING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND BEHAVIORS THAT ENCOURAGE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS. WISE ALSO PROVIDES TRAININGS TO MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS ON THE COMPLEX ISSUES RELATED TO TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE AND THEIR IMPACT ON SURVIVORS. ADDITIONALLY, WISE'S PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM USES SOCIAL MEDIA, RADIO PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND OTHER VENUES AND SOURCES TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN LEARNING. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WISE DELIVERED 855 PRESENTATIONS AND REACHED 7,387 YOUTH AND ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS.