Mission
Retreat Inc's (The Retreat) mission is to provide safety, shelter and support to victims of domestic abuse and break the cycle of family violence. In executing its mission, the retreat (1) provides shelter and support for victims of sexual assault, Human Trafficing, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; (2) operates a 24/7 crisis hotline; (3) provides counseling services; (4) assists victims with Attorney services and court advocates; (5) educates community members, employers and employees on intimate partner violence, anti-harrassment, correct laws and their role in ending the cycle of violence; (6) goes into schools to develop programs that will help end abusive behavior; and (7) trains personnel in other social service agencies to recognize domestic violence. The retreat continues to provide housing for families emerging from crisis. When clients leave the emergency shelter more often than not, few options exist for them to transition into permanent housing. Currently, f