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Detailed description of project (including description of need, scope of work, methodology, who <br />benefits, number of beneficiaries, other project partners, etc.): <br />MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to create an environment where violence and abuse are not <br />tolerated in the communities we serve. Abuse diminishes the full expression of life which is every <br />person's right. <br />NEED: Paris Safe-T has seen over 500 clients this year. This is twice the number of the previous <br />year. These numbers indicate a definite need for the services we provide. <br />SCOPE: Our services are all inclusive. They are provided without regard to race, color, national <br />origin, sex, age, disability, income, political beliefs, HIV/AIDS, or religion as defined in Title 40 of the <br />Texas Administrative Code. There has been a noticeable increase in African American and Hispanic <br />clients during the past year, as well as male clients and the elderly. <br />METHODOLOGY: Outreach Services - Our Paris office provides a 24-hour a day crisis hotline, 24 <br />hour rape and violence intervention, support, skills and therapy counseling, legal assistance and <br />accompaniment to court, housing assistance when funding is available, Silent Witness Candlelight Vigil, <br />community education and prevention programs available to the entire community, and a bilingual staff <br />member for Spanish/English translation. Residential Services - We refer to the Mt. Pleasant Safe <br />Haven Shelter, where the necessary services are provided. <br />WHO BENEFITS: Anyone benefits from our services who is, or has been, a victim of domestic <br />violence and/or sexual assault. The community benefits as efforts are made to help with the healing of <br />wounded individuals and restore them to productive life in society. As stated before, we served over <br />500 last year. <br />PROJECT PARTNERS: Safe-T is fortunate to be housed by the Paris Housing Authority in their <br />Community Building. We are able to serve these victims in our community it is with the active working <br />agreements with the local hospitals and law enforcement, as well as the support of numerous local <br />agencies and community resources. We also access assistance from state and national resources. In <br />addition, we operate a thrift store which generates funds to help with the services and needs of clients, <br />such as emergency hotel stays, shelter placement, transportation, and obtaining birth certificates. <br />