Capromuni I
Capromuni I is a part of the umbrella organization, Instituto Pre Vocacional e Industrial de Puerto Rico (IPVIPR), a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that has existed since 1985 and is co-sponsored by the Department of Justice and the Administration of Families and Children.
Capromuni I was created in 2001 to provide shelter and guidance to battered men and women and their dependents to overcome victimization as a result of gender violence. The establishment and operation of this program requires an effort that crosses organizational, public and private boundaries. It is expected to improve existing resources, coordinating and integrating services in order to impact families more quickly and effectively. Some of the services they offer include:
If an emergency arise, please call Capromuni I :
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Sandra Cruz Ramirez
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Why was there a decrease?
A decrease in the numbers of Domestic Violence cases, does not translate into a decrease in the number of Domestic Violence crimes/incidents committed in Puerto Rico during or post hurricanes Irma and Maria. It has been observed that victims encountered tremendous obstacles to find safety in Domestic Violence shelters during the and after the hurricanes in Puerto Rico given in large part the lack of government planning and lack of government response post hurricanes. Some reasons for a decline in the number of cases arriving Post Hurricane Maria to Domestic Violence shelters:
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*Dr. Jodie Roure and others working on this project herein put together this statement on March 5, 2018 in San Juan, PR, Senate Capital Annex Building Meeting.
Capromuni I's Needs
Fundraising Goal: $156,000
Rent Payments
Description of item: Capromuni I is located on a property that requires them to pay rent to the government, also making the shelter vulnerable to being shut down at any moment. The coordinator of Capromuni I has urged past governor's of Puerto Rico to either sell or give away the land to Capromuni I to ensure that the shelter always remains open and assisting victims of domestic violence. We ask the current governor of Puerto Rico to hear and grant our request.
Cost: $500/monthly |