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      Women's Services
                                   Next Steps, Inc.
                                Detroit, MI 48206
                                     313-870-9790
                                  313-870-9791 (fax)
Your destiny will be determined by your...Next Steps!!!
                                                 Copyright 2006

Disclaimer
Results are not typical, as we recognize
that we cannot reach everyone.
However, we will do everything we can
to make a positive impact in the lives
of those we serve.

Women's Testimonials:
What Our Clients Are Saying:

I feel like I can tell them anything."

K.C., Detroit, Age 58

"I don't usually talk to people, but it's
easy to talk to Ms. Lewis. She really
listens and makes you feel like there
is hope."

D.S. Detroit, Age 34

"The staff of Next Steps are really nice
people. They are funny, nice and
professional, all at the same time."
J.T, Detroit, Age 46

"Since coming to Next Steps, I feel so
much better about my life. They make
you feel like you can make it."

T.N. Detroit, Age 51

Designed to Make a Difference!!
Copyright© 2007

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A Few Facts on Domestic Violence

General Statistics

Over one third (38%) of women
who had ever had a partner
experienced some type of
physical violence

At least two studies indicate the
occurrence of regular and
repeated violence between
spouses in ten to twenty percent
of all marriages and one incident
of physical battery occurs in
fifty percent of all marriages.

In 2006, 28 percent of all female
homicide victims were murdered
at the hand of their boyfriend or
spouse. Today, that number has
risen to 33%.

Fifty-percent of all homeless
women and children in this
country are fleeing domestic
violence.

Medical Statistics

Every year, domestic violence
results in almost 100 days of
hospitalization, approximately
30,000 emergency department
visits and nearly 40,000 visits to a
physician.

Between 15 to 25 percent of
pregnant women are battered by
their boyfriends or husbands.

Medical expenses from domestic
violence total at least 3 to 5 billion
dollars annually. Businesses lose
an additional $100 million in lost
wages, sick leave, absenteeism and
non-productivity.

Domestic violence is the primary
cause of injury to women, resulting
in more injuries to women than
auto accidents, muggings and
rapes combined.

In one particular study, eighty-
five percent of children witnessing
domestic violence admitted to a
problem with alcohol abuse as
early as nine years old.

Seventy-five percent of boys who
witness the abuse of their mother
exhibit demonstrable behavioral
problems.

Aftermath of Domestic Violence
on Children

You know he's no good for you, but he's been
in your life for such a long time. How can you
break free?   Whoever said change was easy?


            Next Steps, Inc. presents:

                "CHANGING DIRECTIONS"
EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM FOR WOMEN

We Provide The Following Services For Women:

Intervention
In many instances, victims of domestic violence do
not follow through with prosecution independently.
However, when there is an advocate in place, many
are committed to the successful prosecution of
batterers as long as victim’s safety is not compromised.

Employer and creditor intercession.
We also offer to act as a liaison with employers in
order to minimize the victim-employee's loss of
employment, pay and other benefits while
prosecution procedures are taking place. Likewise,
when domestic violence subjects the victim to serious
financial strain; we offer to advocate with creditors
for consideration in managing the victim's financial
obligations.

Inner Healing Circle (support groups):
It has been proven that recovery and healing is more
effective when there is a support system in place.

Individual Counseling:
Focused individual counseling is available in the areas
of post-traumatic stress, anger management, letting go
of fear, and much more.



Workshops
Individuals learn by doing. Therefore, we also provide
engaging activities that will challenge those we serve
to look "inward" for the source of outward change.

Our Program Objectives (not limited to the following):

Core Needs: Individuals need to determine if there are
insufficiencies in behavior precipitated from unmet
needs (i.e., lack of love, attention, security).

Objective: Clients will learn basic skills of how to
confront and deal with negative conditions. Promotes
behavioral changes.

Need: Self Esteem: Belief in oneself, self- respect.

Objective: Clients will learn the importance of quality
self-acceptance and self love. Promotes changes in
feeling and thinking.

Need: Accountability: Being responsible for one's own
actions or inactions.

Objective: Client will learn commitments necessary
for facilitating adjustments by recognizing they
possess within themselves the power to change.
Promotes behavioral and attitudinal changes.

We, at Next Steps, Inc. recognize that any change is
difficult; even when the change is for our well-being.

"Changing Directions" Women's Inner Healing
       and Empowerment Program is designed
                       for Ages 21 and Above:
We strive to maintain an atmosphere of safety.
                 Therefore... seating is limited.

      To Register for Classes CALL NOW!
                            at: 313-870-9790
                                Or Email us:
                  dmln extsteps@sbcglobal.net