Our Mission
MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering survivors of domestic violence, with a focus on minorities & underrepresented communities, to break the cycle and rebuild their lives by providing counseling, advocacy, refuge, and education when it is needed the most.
Empowering Survivors, Transforming Lives: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
We uplift survivors of domestic violence within minority communities by offering a lifeline of hope and opportunity. ​We believe in the strength of every survivor and the power of community to heal, grow, and thrive. Together, we nurture, amplify voices, and help dreams of new beginnings become a reality.
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Our Objectives are 4-fold:
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C - Counseling
Survivors receive the counseling and other support services needed to dismantle the associated stigmas of shame and intimidation and help them to begin to move forward from abusive relationships
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A - Advocacy
We raise awareness regarding the ramifications of domestic violence and cultural aspects related to this issue within historically marginalized communities.
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R - Refuge
We offer safe shelter to individuals and families who are escaping abuse so that they can rebuild their lives in a supportive environment.
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E - Education
We provide survivors of abuse with information that will enable them to identify the signs of abuse in themselves and others, recognize how domestic violence affects them and their families, and understand their legal rights.
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By showing that we CARE, we can effect positive changes to break the cycles of domestic abuse
and build a society where individuals and families are free to live in peace and safety.
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Join us in transforming lives because everyone deserves safety, opportunity, and a brighter tomorrow.
Let's create a world where no survivor stands alone.
We at Miko's Place believe all survivors can overcome domestic violence by gaining strength, wisdom, and a new perspective on life, allowing individuals to heal, reclaim their power, and thrive with hope and purpose.
"Strength isn't defined by what we endure, but by the courage to rise
above it."
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- Sam Whetstone,
VP of Marketing, Miko's Place
Under Pennsylvania’s child abuse laws, 32,075 people were charged in 36,386 child abuse cases between 2019 to 2023, resulting in 10,915 case convictions. Of those defendants who were charged in child abuse cases, 56% were between the ages of 19-35 and 23% were charged with endangering the welfare of children.