Organization
Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA) is the official domestic violence center for southern Pinellas County.
In 1977, Sr. Margaret Freeman founded CASA, which continues to prioritize safety for domestic abuse survivors. In its early days, the organization housed up to eight survivors at a time, but with growing financial support over the years, CASA established a 133-bed domestic violence center in 2015. Survivors also benefit from CASA’s many programs, which include individual and group counseling, financial assistance and a youth center for child supervision. CASA takes a community-based approach in ending domestic abuse by advocating for anti-bullying and healthy relationship curricula in schools.
Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA) is the official domestic violence center for southern Pinellas County.
In 1977, Sr. Margaret Freeman founded CASA, which continues to prioritize safety for domestic abuse survivors. In its early days, the organization housed up to eight survivors at a time, but with growing financial support over the years, CASA established a 133-bed domestic violence center in 2015. Survivors also benefit from CASA’s many programs, which include individual and group counseling, financial assistance and a youth center for child supervision. CASA takes a community-based approach in ending domestic abuse by advocating for anti-bullying and healthy relationship curricula in schools.
Company Overview
Company Name
Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA)
Year Established
1977 (41 years)
Profile
CASA operates the area’s 24-hour hotline and emergency shelter; non-residential programs, such as support groups, economic empowerment and legal advocacy; Child Protective Investigative Team support; community and corporate training; and the CASA Peacemakers anti-bullying and healthy relationship school curriculum.
Awards & Accolades
Lariana Forsythe (CEO) and Linda Rendleman (SVP) were both named Business Woman of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Core values/mission statement
CASA's vision is a community without domestic violence, so that home is a safe place. CASA's mission is to raise our voices against violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change.
