Domestic Violence Resource Center – SAWERA Program

The SAWERA program provides culturally responsive and relevant services to South Asian survivors of domestic violence including: crisis response, safety planning, ongoing emotional support, protective orders, court accompaniment, assistance with public benefits and welfare agencies, connections to counseling and legal resources, information, referrals, and shelter. SAWERA clients often have difficulty leaving abusive partners due to traditional gender roles and cultural impediments and need support with language barriers, immigration issues, navigating the system and accessing resources. DVRC’s SAWERA Advocate can meet with clients in public places as we understand that sometimes our clients may have limited mobility. Our program encourages economic and emotional empowerment in our clients so that they can become self-sufficient and live a violence free life. DVRC services are free, confidential and client participation is completely voluntary