New Support Group for Men Surviving Domestic Violence

OutReach, Madison and south-central Wisconsin’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community center and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services are offering a group for any man dealing with the effects of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse by a partner or ex-partner. This is an open, crisis-based peer support group with an initial screening for group participation. The group will start on Tuesday, June 1st at 7 pm.

The group will include open, sharing peer support, and may incorporate helpful informational materials. Topics may include the dynamics of abuse, safety planning, self-esteem, physical and emotional health, effects of domestic abuse on children, and community resources. For more information or to sign up, please contact Mark at 255-8582 or email at men.dv.support@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

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Fall 2010 New Advocate Training (all dates are required)

  • Saturday, October 2nd, 9:00-3:30 pm
  • Monday, October 4th, 6:00-9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 6th, 6:00-9:00 pm
  • Saturday, October 9th, 9:00-3:30 pm
  • Monday, October 11th, 6:00-9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 13th, 6:00-9:00 pm
  • Sunday, October 17th, 5:00-7:30 pm

DAIS in the Media

DAIS was recently in the media.  Check out this story, and for more information and other news items,  please visit the DAIS in the Media page.

NBC 15 6/23/10: DAIS Luncheon

DV Materials Available

Educate yourself and others about domestic abuse.

DAIS has many helpful print materials that can be used: - By family and friends of victims - By teachers as part of a lesson - As informational material in offices - For general knowledge and education about domestic violence

To order print materials, download this form and return it either via email, fax or mail. For more information, contact Samantha Moore at samantham@abuseintervention.org.

Ancora Cell Phone Collection

Have an old cell phone? Want to dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way and support DAIS at the same time? Ancora’s can help.

DAIS continues to collect used cell phones which are recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way. DAIS partners with Shelter Alliance and receives a return on every phone turned in. Last year over $6,000 was earned through the cell phone drive. Drop off your unused phone at the Ancora locations on King Street, Monroe Street or University Avenue.