Domestic violence is an intentional pattern of abusive tactics (emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, physical, and sexual) used to establish and maintain power and control in intimate relationships. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.

ACM Domestic Violence Program works closely with survivors and their families to provide legal support and advocacy-based counseling to overcome barriers that keep victims from achieving their safety goals. We understand that many victims are in high-risk situations and may be managing life-threatening circumstances.

The domestic violence team provides culturally and linguistically trauma-informed intervention, prevention, and outreach services for non- or limited-English proficient survivors. Services include transitional housing connection, referral to meet basic needs, individual and family therapy, peer group counseling as well as culturally sensitive guidance to help navigate legal systems that ensure protection orders are in place and enforced by the law. Many domestic violence victims are unaware of all the civil and criminal legal protections they may be entitled to. ACM offers the following services: