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The Indian Support Center has been delivering support services for Domestic Violence Victims since its inception in 2015. ISC strongly believes in KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER! In this direction, ISC believes in preventing violence through social and cultural change throughout the community before it starts. ISC’s philosophy in addressing Domestic Violence falls into two distinct areas:

Intervening Early to stop family violence from recurring or escalating
Responding to Crises with information and services that provide support, counselling, advocacy, and crisis accommodation.

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ISC’s Early Intervention Services

ISC’s Early Intervention Services are in the following areas:
Promote gender equality and encourage respectful relationships.
Understand every aspect of the incidence of violence – however small it may be and challenge the condoning of violence against women.
Identify the root causes of violence by investigating the cultural aspect of each case. Some of the reasons may be deeply rooted within the community, and it may take ages to eradicate such issues. Root causes may include Substance Abuse, the Age-Old Dowry System, respect for families from either side, etc.
ISC has designed customised programs whereby potential Domestic Violence Victims are advised to attend such programs as part of its Early Intervention Services. ISC has Relationship Consultants, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists on its panel who spend a lot of time with each potential victim and advise ways and means of making midcourse corrections in their relationships. ISC has successfully put some potential cases back on track in their lives.

ISC Crisis Response Services

ISC Crisis Response Services start from the following basic principles:
- The initial response is critical when a woman seeks support for the first time. If it isn’t handled well, she may be reluctant to seek support again and remain at risk of harm. If the response is dealt with satisfactorily, the chances of her building a new, safe life in whatever way works for her are high.
- The woman must be believed, and her experiences must be taken seriously. ISC believes that the first response must be high-quality and action-oriented.
- Her rights must be upheld, and her safety must be protected.
- She must have accessible options and be supported to make safe changes for herself and her children.
- She mustn’t be judged or experience any disadvantage if she chooses to return to the relationship.
- She must have timely access to resources and support.
- Sometimes, a woman will make several attempts to leave before she leaves permanently and safely.
To date, ISC has identified and delivered the following services in this area:
- Case Management Services will include understanding her experiences, assessing her level of risk, and offering information and support options.
- Working with the woman if she chooses to stay in their relationship, to help them and their children remain safe
- Assisting the woman to remain safely in the family home when her violent partner has been removed
- Arranging crisis accommodation for women and children seeking refuge from violent perpetrators
- Assisting the woman to find safe and affordable housing and to relocate, including private rental brokerage assistance
- Advocate for the woman as she navigates the complex legal and service system.
- Supporting women attending court and seeking legal assistance
- Assisting women to find employment, education and training, and access Centrelink entitlements
- Providing telephone support, including after-hours
- Working with other professionals in the woman’s life keeps her and her children safe.
- Provide therapeutic programs, including individual and group counselling for women, and therapeutic and practical support for children.
- Behavior change programs for men.
ISC Specialist Family Services include:
- Case Management Services will include understanding her experiences, assessing her level of risk, and offering information and support options.
- Working with the woman if she chooses to stay in their relationship, to help them and their children remain safe
- Assisting the woman to remain safely in the family home when her violent partner has been removed
- Arranging crisis accommodation for women and children seeking refuge from violent perpetrators
- Assisting the woman to find safe and affordable housing and to relocate, including private rental brokerage assistance
- Advocate for the woman as she navigates the complex legal and service system.
- Supporting women attending court and seeking legal assistance
- Assisting women to find employment, education and training, and access Centrelink entitlements
- Providing telephone support, including after-hours
- Working with other professionals in the woman’s life keeps her and her children safe.
- Provide therapeutic programs, including individual and group counselling for women, and therapeutic and practical support for children.
- Behavior change programs for men.

ISC’s programs support both women and men involved in domestic violence.

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