Peaceful Paths

Peaceful Paths is the certified domestic abuse network that serves survivors of domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties. Peaceful Paths provides a wide range of services including emergency shelter, transitional housing, crisis hotline, victim advocacy, children's programming, education and training, counseling and support groups... , community awareness and intervention, violence prevention programs, and batterer's intervention programming. Peaceful Paths is a member of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV). Our vision is to end domestic violence by: Providing a safe, supportive environment Instilling confidence and self-esteem Supplying information and resources Teaching parents and children non-violent alternatives Encouraging people to realize personal goals Acting as agents of social change Offering education and training Working as a team Building a cooperative network Promoting diversity and equality Peaceful Paths currently has 25 employees that work together to further the mission of ending domestic violence. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors that is made up of local community citizens who volunteer their time to help oversee the fiscal health, community support, and general well-being of the agency.Read More