Client Stories

I am so grateful for SPAN and their Lawyers For Victims Program (LFVP). SPAN advocates were available to support and assist me throughout the entire process of getting protection to…

Irene was referred to SPAN through our Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) in September 2013. Irene was arrested for the incident, however upon further assessment, we determined that she was…

Alice entered SPAN’s Emergency Shelter Program in January 2014 and became a Transitional Housing client in April 2014. She moved in with three of her children. Her eldest has autism…

Jasmine was referred to SPAN through our Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART). Police provided a referral to the DART program following their response to an incident of domestic violence at…

Cecilia connected with SPAN through our Tri-city Latina Group and received individual counseling through our Outreach Counseling Program. Cecilia moved into our Transitional Housing Program in April of 2012 with…

Nicole and her two sons were originally clients of SPAN’s Emergency Shelter Program. She was interviewed for the Moving To Work Program and placed on our waitlist until an opening…

Heather was a sophomore in high school when she met Richard. When they first started dating, Richard was kind, charming and adoring. He was also very attractive and popular. After…