We operate a shelter and offer services for women and their children whom are victims of domestic violence and/or homelessness.
Shelter for Women & Children • Emergency Shelter • Support Groups • Stress & Anger Management
Parenting Skills • Follow-up Program • "I'm Ok" Program • Domestic Violence Training
Public Speaking • Volunteer Program • Thank You • Donations Needed • Each One Reach One • Home

Franklin County Virginia Family Resource Center and Shelter

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  friend
• Safety Plan for
  adults
• Safety Plan for
  children
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 • Animal Abuse
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• Meet Our Staff
• About FRC

 



Did you know your pets have rights too?

There is a link between animal abuse and domestic violence. People who abuse animals are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against people. It is estimated that 88% of pets living in an abusive household will be abused or killed.

Animal abuse is often one of the first signs of a family in trouble. Veterinarians are starting to play a larger role in reporting abuse of all kinds.

Just remember when animals are abused, people are at risk and when people are abused, animals are in danger.

WARNING Signs...
• Shooting at or terrorizing pets
• Kicking or beating pets
• Not feeding animals for days
• Hitting pets with closed fist
• Tormenting pets in any way		 • Throwing pets across the room
  or down the stairs or at the wall
• Not letting pets out and beating
  them when they mess in
  the house

Please contact The Family Resource Center for more information.
540-483-5088
 

 

Franklin County Family Resource Center
PO Box 188 • Rocky Mount, VA • 540-483-5088 (TTY available)
cindytreadway@franklincountyva.org