Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services

Mission

Founded in 1986, the mission of ADWAS is to:- Address the needs of Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.- Ensure that all the services victims need are fully accessible to them.- Provide professional, community education training, and consultation on Deaf culture, Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims'' needs, and domestic violence and sexual assault to professionals, hearing adults, lay people, children, youth, and members of the Deaf and Deaf-Blind communities.

Causes

Crime & Law , Domestic Violence , Family Violence Shelters , Homeless & Housing , Human Services , Protection Against Abuse , Temporary Housing , Victims Services

Programs

Direct Service ProgramEducation/Training Program

Demographics

Areas