Role of Human Service Professional

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

CJ 490 -02

Satisfaction Survey for Unity House

Unit 7 Project

Kaplan University

Sharon Sanders

October 11, 2011

Sharon Sanders

Director of Battered Women’s Shelter

Unity House

33 Second Street

Troy, New York 12180

October 10, 2011

Rensselaer County Probation Department

500 Broadway

Troy, New York 12180

Dear Probation Department,

I am writing to ask for your assistance and invite you to participate in an effort to improve our programs offered at our battered women’s shelters in Rensselaer County, New York

Since its inception in 1971, Unity House has grown to meet the increasing needs of those living in Rensselaer County and surrounding communities. Providing crisis intervention, advocacy, skills teaching, information, resources, encouragement and support, Unity House continues to help disadvantaged people lead productive and healthy lives

Unity House provides victims of domestic violence and their children with a range of comprehensive services. Our Domestic Violence Program is part of a successful collaboration with the Troy Police Department, Police Court, Family Court, Probation and the Department of Social Services. With staff co-located at each of these sites, Unity House helps victims obtain orders of protection, accompanies police on calls and works with DSS to move families to safety. Training domestic violence counselors are available 24 hours a day to provide crisis intervention, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence and stalking. There are...