The mission of Women’s Aid Service, Inc., is:
* To provide safety and empowerment to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and
* To work to eliminate sexual victimization and domestic violence through shelter, treatment, education, and social change
WAS Agency Beliefs
1. Everyone has the right to live in a safe environment.
2. No one should be forced to submit themselves or their children to domestic violence.
3. No one is the property of another person.
4. Domestic violence and sexual assault are not private matters; they are criminal offenses and public issues.
5. Domestic violence and sexual assault are issues affecting people of every income level, race, religion, sexual orientation, age and social background.
6. Women’s Aid Service, Inc. is opposed to ALL forms of abuse.
7. We support equality of all people, and we work to interrupt the cycle of violence.
8. We are dedicated to the empowerment of the survivor, allowing them to make their own choices.