a·him·sa
/əˈhimˌsä/
NOUN | Respect for all living things and avoidance of violence toward others
Ahimsa is an initiative that advocates for self-love and empowerment for everyone.
In 2019, a mother of two children came to ASIA's Ahimsa team in need of support. She was a Nepalese-speaking refugee and a victim of domestic violence, and she couldn't speak English.
ASIA's bilingual advocates immediately came to her aid. They helped her find placement at a shelter, assisted her in getting a Protection Order from her husband, and supported her journey of self-sustainability. She got her own apartment, filed for divorce, and found new work to support herself and her children.
This is the work that the Ahimsa team passionately dedicates themselves to in order to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Through trauma-responsive case management, we uplift survivors to rebuild a life of independence and self-confidence.
Ahimsa Programs
Supporting Individual Peace, Growth, and Healing
The Ahimsa department provides victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking with culturally appropriate, linguistically specific, holistic, and comprehensive services. Our services are CONFIDENTIAL AND FREE.
- Office number: 330-535-3263
- Victim Advocacy (legal/personal/medical)
- Crisis Intervention and Empowerment
- Safety Planning
- Case Management
- Language Assistance through bilingual advocates and Interpreting and Translation Services
- Financial Planning
- Emergency Shelter Referral
- Housing Referral
- Counseling Referrals and Support Groups