Domestic & Sexual Violence

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT

Based on the horrific statistics that highlight the prevalence of domestic violence in the United States and the Florida State Attorney's report highlighting South Miami-Dade County's high incidence of domestic violence, MUJER partnered with the University of Miami, School of Medicine to conduct focus groups with farmworkers, who provide the labor for the area's largest industry in deep South Miami-Dade. Based on the results of the focus groups we developed programs to decrease the high incidence of family violence among migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and increase awareness and accessibility of intervention resources. Our programs primarily serve immigrant women and children who are at higher risk for violence. Activities are based upon an integrated service strategy. First, MUJER provides an immediate, direct response to reports of domestic violence and provides services to ensure the immediate safety of the victim. Second, MUJER provides follow-up supportive services to victims through family counseling, support groups, legal assistance, court advocacy and emergency financial assistance. Third, MUJER finds ways to educate the community through outreach efforts via workshops and presentations in areas frequented by farmworkers such as community centers, flea markets and food distribution sites. MUJER also holds annual Community Fairs to familiarize the community with its services.

One Stop Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center
Project Esperanza Outreach
Family Violence Prevention Service Network
UM Mailman Center/MUJER - Heroes Project

Contact Information

Mailing Address: M.U.J.E.R.
P.O. Box 900685
Homestead, FL 33090

Project Esperanza Outreach Center:
Farmworker Village
38000 S.W. 193 Ave.
Florida City, FL 33034

STAFF DIRECTORY: Due to the nature of MUJER's work, individual contact information is not listed.

We have listed contact information for each of MUJER's departments.

Administration:
Susan J. Rubio Rivera, Executive Director susan@mujerfla.org

Clinical Services, Network and Partnerships:
Caroline Yeardley, Clinical Director carolyn@mujerfla.org

Community Education and Awareness
Anna Obregon, Director ana@mujerfla.org

For General Information Email:
contactus@mujerfla.org

Safety Plan Information Email:
casemanager@mujerfla.org

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How YOU Can Help !

Every year, more than 600 Families who suffer violence receive professional care from a group of caring individuals at MUJER. More than 10,000 individuals benefit from MUJER's outreach and community education programs. We need your help to continue providing these services - in some cases it is a matter of life or death!

In order to provide these services at no cost to our community, MUJER must raise $1 million a year. Financial support is derived from public (local & state government) and private (foundations) sources and from special projectrs undertaken by staff and Friends of MUJER to fill the gap not covered through grants. WE NEED YOUR HELP! and encourage you to get involved.

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MIssion, Vision, Philosophy

Agency Mission:Our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles, emotional wellness and stability through advocacy, violence prevention and community education to strengthen low-income families.

Agency Vision:Our vision is to become a model for other agencies in providing a full scope of effective; science based services that are client centered in rural and agricultural communities.

Agency Philosophy:We believe that people hold the answers to many of their problems. We know that many times when life has dealth too many blows, people begin to feel that they live in hopeloess situations and oftentimes "give-up".

• At MUJER, we understand. Many of us share similar backgrounds with those we serve. We welcome the opportunity to listen, to observe and to assist people find their own strengths.
  
• At MUJER, we do not judge, we do not tell, nor do we force people to do what "we" think they should do. Instead, we help them find what "works" for them.
  
• At MUJER, people are treated with common courtesy, respect and dignity, regardless of the color of their skin or the nature of their need.
  
• At MUJER, we promote families "staying together", but only when the family as a whole is working in a healthy way towards that end. Our first priority is the safey of women and children.
  
• At MUJER, we believe that societal problems cannot be addressed by a single entity, rather by the community as a whole. Thus, MUJER promotes partnerships with other service providers.
  
• At MUJER, we strive to provide quality and culturally sensitive service to our community.