OUR MISSION:
WAVI works to create a community free of domestic violence and sexual abuse through advocacy, education, and support services.
WAVI Services
Emergency shelter: 24-hr safe haven for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and intimate partner stalking.
24-hour crisis line
Case Management
Emergency Room response
Referral network: Facilitates community referrals for community services.
Legal and court advocacy: Assists in filing temporary protection orders, providing accompaniment to court proceedings and interviews with law enforcement.
Community Education: Delivers education and prevention programs to community agencies, civic organizations, and area schools.
Support Groups: Organizes weekly support groups for in-shelter clients.
Individualized therapy: Available to clients staying in shelter.
Community Resources
WAVI maintains a comprehensive list of Black Hills community partners who provide resources that assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and intimate partner stalking.
Volunteer
Your time commitment ensures that our battle against intimate partner violence continues. Join WAVI by volunteering in a variety of ways.
Youth Initiatives
WAVI supports youth voices in the Black Hills in their efforts to end intimate partner violence. Standing alongside them through their work providing educational and emotional support.
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