Advocacy and Resource Center witnessed an upsurge during the spring season
In Sheridan County, the Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC) has been a cornerstone support system for victims of violent crimes for many years. This nonprofit organisation, based in Sheridan County, provides a range of services to those in need, including emergency shelter, a 24/7 hotline, legal advocacy, counseling, housing support, and community awareness initiatives.
Recently, Executive Director Yvonne Swanson and Advocate Brooke Deitchler discussed on a local platform's Public Pulse, the notable trend of an increase in clients seeking help at the center this spring. Ms. Swanson expressed her concern over the rise in domestic violence cases this past season, but admitted she did not find a clear explanation for it.
The increase in clients appears to be linked to the broad range of populations SARC serves. The center offers emergency services and support for all victims of violent crimes, including those experiencing domestic violence. This likely contributes to rising demand as awareness and outreach improve locally. The center serves women, men, non-binary individuals, the elderly, teens, and various vulnerable groups such as the developmentally disabled, immigrants, LGBTQ, and rural residents.
Nationally, domestic violence rates tend to increase seasonally, especially during holidays and other high-stress times. This seasonal fluctuation is a common pattern observed in domestic violence statistics across the United States, where shelters and advocacy centers report higher client intake during these periods. While the search results do not provide specific seasonal statistics for the Sheridan center, this comparison is based on general established trends in domestic violence reporting and service utilization nationwide.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or any form of violent crime, and in need of support in Sheridan County, the Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center is there to help. You can reach them through their website (sheridanarc.org) or by calling their phone number (307-672-3222, press 1). In an emergency, always call 911 or notify the Sheridan Police Department at 307-672-2413.
The Executive Director Yvonne Swanson and Advocate Brooke Deitchler addressed the rise in domestic violence cases at the Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC) on a local platform's Public Pulse, attributing it to their broad reach in health-and-wellness, serving diverse populations such as women, men, mental-health individuals, and various vulnerable groups. They stressed the importance of science-backed mental-health resources to combat this trend and emphasized the center's dedication to offering counseling and community awareness initiatives for this cause.
