Domestic Violence Resource Center

Victoria M 

on Google

3 weeks ago

After picking up my copy of the restraining order I realized that a statement I did not make was put into it. When the lady read it back to me(she did not show me any screen until the very end) it made sense to me and she read it back verbatim to how I told her the events happened. When I called to have help fixing the mistake, she told me she read it to me twice(if you count reading every other word out loud then sure), she said “that is what you told me”, then gaslit me “your brain just experienced trauma so you don’t reme... read more

Leah Henke 

on Google

6 months ago

They never even called back when a friend was trying to get a restraining order. She called TWICE forty eight hours apart. Disgusting that they’re the people who are supposed to help women escape domestic violence in Washington County. 

Julie St. Valentine 

on Google

a year ago

I have been a victim of domestic violence and abuse for years. I've been into this office numerous times in tears begging for help. Not sure what they actually do there as no one seems to know anything and the only thing they can actually do is write on the piece of paper to fill out a restraining or stalking order. Beyond that, I have never been assisted in any way. Not sure where domestic violence/abuse survivors are actually supposed to be able to go to get help, but this is not the place. So confused by where their fundi... read more

Melody 

on Google

a year ago

I was referred to this organization during a dangerous and terrifying moment when I had nowhere safe to go. To my shock, the person who answered the phone was a rude and dismissive MAN who clearly had no understanding of what women go through, let alone victims of domestic violence. Instead of offering compassion, resources, or even referrals, I was told that my situation “didn’t sound like an emergency they could help with” and then brushed off with “we’re closed for the weekend, try again another time.” At a time when I wa... read more

Cassandra 

on Google

a year ago

My experience with this shelter and DVRC started with hope, but ended in deep disappointment and emotional harm. I was a survivor of abuse, fleeing a violent and dangerous situation with my child and pets. When I first arrived, I was relieved — I thought we’d found a safe place. But that safety was quickly overshadowed by judgment, gaslighting, and inconsistent support from staff. At one point I was told that I probably wasn't a victim BY the director. I confided in a staff member named Kathleen, thinking I could trust her. ... read more