NEW DIRECTIONS DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER OF KNOX COUNTY THE

New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County is a nonprofit organization located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The shelter employs 5 to 9 people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. New Directions offers a comprehensive range of services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. These services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter for adults and children, individual crisis intervention, peer-led support groups, and sexual violence advocacy. The organization also provides court advocacy and accompaniment, assistance with civil protection orders, and information about community resources. In addition to crisis intervention, New Directions is dedicated to preventing gender-based violence through various programs. The "Stand" program offers professional development trainings for community members, while the "PACE" program (Parent and Child Education) focuses on youth and caregivers. New Directions also offers youth prevention programs for grades K-12 and college/university students, as well as youth leadership programs for grades 6-12. For more information, visit www.newdirectionsshelter.org.