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SUPPORT GROUPS FOR WOMEN

Children’s Inn provides support groups for women who are victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, dating violence, and sexual assault. Support group services are provided for, but are not limited to, the South Dakota counties of Minnehaha, McCook, Lincoln, Turner, and Union.

All groups meet at Children’s Inn, 409 N. Western Avenue in Sioux Falls.

Though group meetings are free of charge, donations are gratefully accepted to help defray expenses.

This group is for women who are victims of partner abuse; no matter the status of the relationship. The group provides support to women who have been emotionally, sexually, or physically abused in their relationships.  Topics of discussion include: the dynamics of domestic abuse, crisis issues due to domestic abuse, staying safe, self-esteem, and healthy relationships.  There is no pre-registration required to attend.

This group is offered three (3) times a week:

• Monday 6:30-8:00 PM
• Thursday 6:30-8:00 PM
• Friday 12:00-1:30 PM

This group is for victims of partner abuse who have left their relationship.  The focus of this group is to explore a life free of abuse, process new challenges, and to develop healthier ways of caring for one’s self.  Discussion topics may include: survival techniques, communication, building safe relationships, and self esteem issues.  Women wanting to join this group need to consult with the facilitator before attending.

This group meets once a week.  Contact group facilitator at Children’s Inn for time and day.

For more information about either of these groups, please call:

Sioux Falls area - (605) 338-4880
Outside of Sioux Falls - 1-888-378-7398

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What Is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behavior that may include physical, sexual, economic, emotional, and psychological abuse of one family member or intimate partner by another.  The goal of domestic violence is to establish and maintain power and control.