Domestic Violence and the

Effect that it has on African American Families

B. Hope Faulkner-Ridley & Rakia Harris

Argosy University

Dr. Dionne Gavin

Abstract
This proposal explains the need for this type of service in the South Shore Community regarding Domestic Violence and Children and the effects related to Domestic Violence. Helping Hand Inc. was founded with this population in mind.
Every year an estimated 3.3 million to 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence in their home. (Carlson 1984; Straus 1992) Studies investigating the prevalence of child abuse find that almost 900,000 children are classified as maltreated by parents and other caretakers (United States Department of Health and Human Services 2006).
The study which we used to incorporate this program, examines the outcome of family violence and resilience in individuals and families. Results show that child abuse, domestic violence, and both in combinations (i.e. double exposure) increases a child’s risk for internalizing and externalizing outcomes in adolescence. (Journal of Family Violence 2010)

Name and address of organization The name of the organization is Helping Hand Inc. which is located at 7700 South Shore Dr. Chicago, Il 60635. This is the headquarters and this location is where all services will be rendered. There is another location for family housing only and it is located at 7715 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago, Il 60635.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide quality mental health services for families and individuals in the community who lives have been touched by domestic violence. Our goal is to focus on healing, recovery and the general wellness of our clients.
Needs assessment
There are little or no services for women in Domestic Violence situations. The programs that service these populations have been shut down or have moved to