OUR MISSION

Human Options provides a safe haven and life changing programs to help abused women, their children and families rebuild their lives — and works with the community to break the cycle of domestic violence.

HOW COMMON IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?:

• 1 in 4 women will be physically assaulted by a jealous boyfriend or husband during her lifetime
• 1 in 5 teenage girls will experience dating violence
• Children who grow up in homes with domestic violence are more likely to become abusers or be abused
• One third of all 911 calls reporting domestic violence are made by children (Orange County, CA Domestic Violence Court)
• 90% of elder abuse is committed by family members
• The cost of domestic violence to American businesses is $6 billion a year in sick and medical leave and lost productivity

HOW HUMAN OPTIONS HELPS:

Human Options provides emergency shelter and long term assistance for battered women and children who are in a dangerous situation due to an abusive relationship.

Human Options Services.

• Emergency Shelter and Transitional Living programs, including: safe housing, counseling, legal advocacy, case management and job readiness training for abused women and their children.
• Long-term support to help rebuild lives through our Children and Families Counseling Center.
• Community education for youth grades 6-12 to inspire a new generation to live free of violence.
• Violence prevention training programs for business, medical and criminal justice professionals to motivate building a safer community.

Human Options’ programs help break the cycle of domestic violence. Formal research shows more than 90% of our residential clients continue to be violence free one year or more after graduating from the program.