Paralegal Now Providing Services To Victims Of Domestic Violence
April 14, 2009
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When Billi Lacombe joined Faith House as a paralegal in 1998, she was "overwhelmed" by the difficulties providing services for victims of domestic violence, according to a Louisiana newspaper. Now she's the executive director.
"I think it all happens for a reason. I think this is my calling," Lacombe said in an interview with the Advocate.
Faith House is a private, non-profit program for survivors of domestic violence and their children. It provides a shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, a public education program and legal assistance and advocacy. Founded in the 1980s, it has grown to where Lacombe now oversees a staff of 31, and Faith House provides services to over 2,000 women and children a year, and even some men.
Lacombe took over as executive director seven years ago, a difficult transition from providing direct services to dealing with the challenges of an administrative role, but it is a decision she says she doesn't regret.
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