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You are not alone!
The Advocate


We are here to listen. . . 
not to work miracles.

We are here to help people discover what they are feeling. . .

     not to make feelings go away.

We are here to help people identify their options. . .

     not to decide for them what they should do.

We are here to discuss steps with people. . .

     not to take steps for them.

We are here to help people discover their own strength. . .

     not to rescue them and leave them vulnerable.

We are here to help people discover how they can help themselves. . .

     not to take responsibility for them.

We are here to help people learn to choose. . .

     not to make it unnecessary for them to make difficult choices.


We are here to provide support for change.



Adapted from Memphis State University, 1979 Conference on Violence.


The mission of FOCUS is to provide safety, shelter, education, emergency funds and advocacy support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking to persons in Weston County.