Brief History Overview
The purpose of The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies of Charlotte County Florida, Inc. is to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes in Charlotte County, Florida.
C.A.R.E. Inc. is a Crime Victims Services Center designed to assist victims of violent crime and their families. The organization maintains a team of trained volunteer and professional advocates, at accessible locations in Charlotte County.
Office locations include the Charlotte County Administration Annex in Englewood, the DCF One Stop in Murdock, the Office of the State Attorney at the Justice Center, and the Office of the Sheriff, Major Crimes Department in Punta Gorda, as well as two undisclosed shelter locations.
Referrals are made to and received from Charlotte County schools, Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Mental Health Services of Englewood, as well as law enforcement and medical services.
C.A.R.E. is the after-hours provider of Charlotte County's 2-1-1 Services.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Is at the heart of this C.A.R.E. organization, along with awareness programs and in-service training for civic organizations, interested individuals and professional groups.
Did you know? Six million women are beaten in the United States each year; as many as 4,000 will die.
Thousands of Florida women are beaten each year; an equal number of abusive men suffer the guilt, fear and depression that comes from abusive behavior.
Sixty to ninety percent of abusive men were themselves abused or observed abuse as children.
Violence in families passes from generation to generation. Children whether physically abused themselves, or witnesses to the abuse of their mothers, are also victims of domestic violence. C.A.R.E. is here to help!!
SHELTER: Free emergency housing for you and your children in a safe, non-violent setting.
HOTLINE: Trained counselors provide crisis intervention, information/referral 24 hours a day.
COUNSELING: Confidential counseling for all those affected by domestic abuse and sexual abuse.
ADVOCACY: Professional assistance with legal, social, medical and law enforcement agencies.
Today could be your new day!