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Through its comprehensive range of domestic violence programs and services, Laura’s House touched the lives of more than 25,000 thousand women, men and children during 2013

Ladera Ranch, Calif., March 19, 2014Laura’s House, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence, while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse, today announced the release of its 2013 Agency Outcomes Report.

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Some of the highlights of the Agency Outcomes Report include:

  • Between January 1 and December 31, 2013, Laura’s House reached more than 25,000 individuals through its 24-hour Crisis Hotline and Safety Net; Emergency Shelter and Support Services; Transitional Living Center Program; Counseling and Resource Center; Legal Department; Educations and Prevention; and, Community Engagement programs.
  • 2,649 callers were provided with crisis intervention through the Laura’s House 24-Hour Crisis Hotline – a 9.4% increase from 2012.
  • 314 individuals participated in the Laura’s House Emergency Shelter Program – a 3.3% increase from 2012.
  • 7,556 Bed Days were provided through the Emergency Shelter program – a 16.5% increase from 2012.
  • 9 adults and 13 children participated in the Transitional Living Center Program – an 83% increase from 2012.
  • 3,138 Bed Days were provided through the Transitional Living Center Program – a 272% increase from 2012.
  • 474 volunteers contributed 10,341 hours of service – an increase of 27.5% from 2012.

“There continues to be great demand for our services, especially for crisis intervention, and short-term and long-term housing for individuals and families who are affected by domestic violence,” said Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director, Laura’s House. “This rise in demand is reflected in our 2013 Agency Outcomes report, which demonstrated a significant increase in the number of Bed Days we provided last year, especially in our Transitional Living Center Program, which offers long-term assistance to graduates of our Emergency Shelter Program, enabling them to continue to achieve self-sufficiency, and build lives that are free of violence.”

In 2014, Laura’s House is commemorating 20 years of serving those whose lives have been touched by domestic violence, and over the last several years, has expanded its capacity to meet greater demand for crisis intervention and shelter services. In December 2011, Laura’s House completed the Emergency Shelter Rebuild project, followed by the grand opening of its Transitional Living Center Program in February 2012. Both projects were funded by the $4.5 million Cornerstone Capital Campaign; with the expansion of the Emergency Shelter and Transitional Living Program, Laura’s House is now able to provide shelter to 175 more clients per year, than it could previous to the expansion, representing a 93% increase in program capacity, and a 15% increase in capacity for emergency shelter services within Orange County.

“Laura’s House is tremendously grateful for the financial support we receive from individuals, corporations and foundations within our community, who have made domestic violence services a funding priority,” continued Bayston. “We are also especially thankful for our staff and volunteers, whose ongoing commitment and dedication to ‘ending the silence’ is making it possible for us to continue to increase the number of individuals and families we are able to assist in building lives that are free of violence.”

For the complete 2013 Agency Outcomes Report, please visit http://bit.ly/1kGc6be.

Connect with Laura’s House on social media to learn more about programs, services, upcoming events and more. You can reach us at:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaurasHouseOC Twitter: www.twitter.com/Lauras_House Instagram: www.instagram.com/LaurasHouseOC

About Laura’s House

The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse. Since 1994, Laura’s House has provided 24-hour crisis hotline, residential shelter and support services, counseling, legal assistance and life skills education to those whose lives have been affected by domestic violence, throughout Southern California and beyond.

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