Laura’s House

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  • Laura's House

  • 19 / Female
  • Ladera Ranch, California, US
  • Last Login: 7/9/2009

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    HOW TO HELP A FRIEND
    -Listen & be patient, knowing they might not make a change now
    -Suggest a safety plan
    -Protect their privacy & contfidentiality
    -Know your limits
    -Provide information youve learned today
    -Give them resources
    -Encourage them to find an adult to talk with
    -Be apart of their support system


    "When I first came here I felt like leaving, and I felt like everything was my fault. Here I learned to value myself and I learned that I was a worthy person, independent and with a lot of dreams. I learned that I am capable of having friendships and that I am kind. Without staying here I would have never thought that way. Here I had a family, you guys gave me love and friendship and everyday that goes by I will know that God put some angels in my path to protect me and teach me to always have my head up high. I will miss all of you and this house that protected me for 45 days. This place is full of love and dreams. Laura's House was my solution to get out. Here is where you guys gave so much love to Samantha and me. P.S. It’s not every day that angels are found here on earth."Laura's House Survivor
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    domestic violence
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  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Occupation: Non-Profit

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  • Laura's House

    • Ladera Ranch, CA US

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toll free 24hr. hotline: (866)498-1511
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OUR MISSION
Changing social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
OUR VISION
Our work will end when society is free of domestic violence.

The inception of Laura’s House was inspired by a true story about a woman called Laura from Orange County who was a victim of domestic violence. Unfortunately the end of her particular story is a very tragic one….her life was cut short with her untimely death at age 38.

In 1991, a few local women formed the South Orange County Domestic Violence Action Committee with the dream of building a shelter for battered women in South County. After being contacted by Laura’s mother and hearing that Laura had nowhere to turn to for resources to help her, the women were committed to making their dreams become a reality. In 1994, local residents, including co-founders, Sandy Condello and Helen Kendall, called a town meeting in San Clemente and asked for the community to embrace their vision of Laura’s House. There was an overwhelming response from the community with support and funding. It was then decided that the agency would be named in memory of Laura.
At Laura's House we provide:
-Individual and group counseling;
-Life-skills education;
-Support for victims and their children;
-Education for teens on healthy relationships and teen dating violence.

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What are the signs to look for in an abusive relationship?
Threats of violence
breaking or striking things
Physical force towards you or others
Verbal abuse
Jealousy
Possessiveness and lack of trust
Name calling and put-downs
Unrealistic expectations of you
Blaming you for problems
Use of force in sex
Cruelty to children and/or animals
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