These types of facilities are created to prevent and protect further domestic violence. These nonprofit agencies provide victims of domestic violence with safety, support, and awareness (Domestic Violence Shelters, 2016). Any woman experiencing abuse can call any shelter for help and accommodations will be provided for both the woman and children. If a space is not immediately available at the shelter, staff will work with you to find a host family to reside with until a space is available at the shelter. Domestic violence shelters also provide counseling for abused or battered women and often offer activities for children so that mother and child can return to some form of normalcy in their lives..