Fundatia Lumina
-Braila-
Contact Person: Mariana Jerleanu
Contact info: 0239/613928, [email protected]
Interview by: Gratiela Anghelus, Joseph Martin
Victim Referral-
Victims come directly to the foundation or are referred by family members, the police, or the DGASPC. Victims were referred to in 2 categories, younger women 18-19 yrs. Of age, and older, over 50 years of age. Between May 2008 and February 2009, the shelter served 5 victims of trafficking.
Services-
Fundatia Lumina is a shelter for abused mothers and children at the county level. Services include legal counseling (part-time), psychological counseling, social assistance, and medical assistance if necessary (though this is done through the hospital, not a center staff).
Length of Stay-
Length of stay is between 7 and 60 days.
Personnel-
Staff include social workers, a lawyer (part-time), a psychologist and a manager.
Shelter Facilities-
The shelter utilizes an entire bloc apartment building with four floors. There are 5 rooms for up to 10 people, as well as a kitchen and offices.
Security-
The building is secure from the inside, and collaboration with the local police provides needed security.
Funding-
Funding comes from the ANPF (Family protection services).
Costs-
890 RON/person/month.
