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The Monadnock
Center for Violence Prevention, Inc. began as the Monadnock Services for Battered
Women in 1978 to assist battered women in exploring options for living
without violence. Within two years, the name was updated to Women's Crisis
Services of the Monadnock Region. We began to assist survivors of sexual
assault in 1982, and established a 24-hour crisis line later that same year.
In July of 1999, our organization opened the first battered women's shelter
in the region. In August of 2002, shelter capacity was significantly expanded
with the purchase of a four-bedroom handicap accessible building.
In August
of 2003, the organization adopted the name Monadnock Center
for Violence Prevention, Inc. Even with the name change, the group remains
focused on assisting victims of domestic and sexual violence through crisis
intervention, peer support, court advocacy, safe housing, and referral to
other services. However, the new name reflects the growing efforts to reduce
the incidence and impact of domestic and sexual violence by advocating for
public policies and providing education, awareness, and prevention programs.
The center now operates in Keene, New Hampshire.
We serve all of Cheshire
County and 14 towns in
western Hillsborough
County. Our crisis
hotline is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by staff and trained
volunteer Crisis Intervention Workers. We offer crisis intervention and peer
counseling in person and over the phone to victims of domestic and sexual
violence in order to provide emotional support, information about choices and
options, assistance with problem solving, develop safety plans, and make
appropriate referrals. Self-help support groups are held weekly in Keene.
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Executive Committee:
Amy Noyes, Chair
165 Jordan Road
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2344
robert.noyes@myfairpoint.net
Joely Fanning, Vice Chair
135 Seaver Road
Harrisville, NH
03450
(603) 827-4119
joelyf@myfairpoint.net
Deborah L. Latamore, Treasurer
20 Hillside Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3435
dlatamore@markem-imaje.com
Kim May, Secretary
91 Carroll Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3330
kkmay1@hotmail.com
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Members:
Jane Lane
15 Russell Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-0070
jlane@cheshire.net
Peter (Sturdy) Thomas
74 Craig Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8034
sturdyt@verizon.net
Kristen Goodenough
374 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
kgoodenough@markem-imaje.com
Paul Hebert
140 Blackjack Crossing
Walpole, NH
03608
(603) 756-6550
paul@hebertvideo.com
Michelle
Bourassa
P.O. Box 1702
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 313-3363
mjbourassa@whatsnextprofessionalcoaching.com
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