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Agency Mission Statement

Southeastern Family Violence Center has been helping individuals and families on their journey towards a more
peaceful life since 1981. We believe in each persons right to self-determination, safety, and a life free from
violence. Survivors of intimate partner/family violence must be offered a safe, respectful, non-judgmental
environment to identify their own needs and make their own decisions. In addition to being an advocate for
survivors of domestic violence, we also assist individuals who have been a homemaker and are now displaced.

Address: 900 N Chestnut Street Lumberton, North Carolina 28358

Telephones numbers: 910-739-8622 or 1-800-742- 7794 (Available 24 Hours)
Website: www.southeasternfamilyviolencecenter.org
SOUTHEASTERN FAMILY VIOLENCE CENTER BROCHURES

Southeastern Family Violence Center

Child Advocacy Services
W.A.V.E Women Against Violent Environments
CHOICES
Rape Crises Center of Robeson County
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 CORE VALUES AND ETHICS
Value: Service
Ethical Principle: Social workers' primary goal is to help people in
need and to address social problems.
Value: Social Justice
Ethical Principle: Social workers challenge social injustice. D:\Code of Ethics.PDF
Value: Dignity and Worth of the Person
Ethical Principle: Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth
of the person.
Value: Importance of Human Relationships
Ethical Principle: Social workers recognize the central importance of
human relationships.
Value: Integrity
Ethical Principle: Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner.
Value: Competence
Ethical Principle: Social workers practice within their areas of
competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise.
 HISTORY OF SOUTHEASTERN FAMILY VIOLENCE CENTER (SFVC)

Began as the Robeson County Committee on Domestic Violence in 1981

- 5 concerned citizens of Robeson County founded SFVC.
- The offices and shelter were initially combined.
- In the mid- 90s SFVC purchased a separate location for offices and
kept the shelter.
- In 2003 the shelter underwent extensive renovations.
 SFVC TODAY

o The SFVC has served over 15,000 individuals and families during its 26 years of
operation
o Supports a staff of 10
o Has an operating budget over $450,000
 FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN FAMILY
VIOLENCE CENTER

Continue to expand services to all victims of domestic violence and offer supportive services to communities that
help alleviate factors (Homelessness, Jobless, Hungry, Poor, etc.) that may help. The goal is to get the client or
family self-sufficient.

Community Outreach- to continue to give awareness to community, especially through the high schools (13-17),
getting the community involves includes getting to notice signs and unhealthy relationships. If the perpetrator is
looking help, offer them services.

Court Advocate- expand domestic violence task force.

Rapid Rehousing- would like for clients be financially stable on their own and able to maintain housing that was
provided for them.

Latino Advocate- Reach out to different vendors and development a scholarship type program for first year
Latino students and other resources for post-secondary education (college, university, ESL classes)
 REFERENCES
National Association of Social Workers. (2016). Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.
Retrieved from : https://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/default.asp
Retrieved from : www.southeasternfamilyviolencecenter.org