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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...