Escape Now



To Learn More:

Letter from Executive Director Martha Herm

Letter from Lynn & Susan McPheeters

Informational Brochure

We appreciate your support!

If you have any questions about A Million Ways to Prevent Abuse, please call Martha Herm or Carla Payne at 691-0551.

You may also e-mail questions using the following form.


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R.A.D. Basic Self Defense for Women - click here for more information

2011 Annual Report - click here to download

The Center for Prevention of Abuse is the only agency in the State of Illinois to provide combined services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and elder abuse. The Center also reaches students age pre-K through college with violence prevention education, as well as abusers with an abuser education program.


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