Who We Are
Vision
Serenity Services will help to achieve a world free from violence, where everyone is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Mission
Serenity Services promotes social change and justice working towards the elimination of domestic and sexual violence, and provides individualized direct services, education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by violence in metro-Detroit.
Goals
- To increase the agency's visibility by effectively collaborating with stakeholders.
- To enhance the community's awareness of the problem of domestic and
sexual violence. - To increase and enhance the comprehensive services offered to survivors of
domestic and sexual violence.
Core Values
Safety
Serenity Services opposes the use of violence as a means of control and works towards the ending of all forms of oppression. Domestic violence and sexual assault is never the fault of the victim; the abuser must be held accountable. It is damaging to those individuals directly involved and to society as a whole. We work towards ensuring the safety of domestic violence/sexual assault survivors, while respecting confidentiality and self-determination.
Human Integrity
Serenity Services is committed to person centered activities and services that respect the human rights and diversity of domestic and sexual assault survivors and others. We operate with integrity and high ethical standards at all times.
Empowerment
Serenity Services supports the empowerment and self-determination of all survivors and believes that all people should be valued without bias, should be treated with dignity and respect, and have the ability to make decisions for themselves. We support victims in regaining control of their lives through appropriate support services, information, and education.
Collaboration
Serenity Services works in collaboration and cooperation with other agencies, entities, and individuals in addressing issues to eliminate gender-based oppression and in ending the cycle of abuse. We provide the leadership to support and encourage effective community partnerships required to end this oppression and cycle of abuse.
Social Justice
Serenity Services believes that domestic and sexual violence is not an individual problem, but is a societal matter that must be confronted by the entire community. We work to eliminate the root causes of domestic violence/sexual assault and change the beliefs, attitudes, and systems that promote violence.
2009 Board Member List
BOARD CHAIR
Jessica Nanna
Training Specialist, T.E.A.M
BOARD VICE CHAIR
Tamika Hall
Operations Manager
Sigma Investment Counselors
BOARD TREASURER
Ann Stuntz
Certified Public Accountant,
Retired
BOARD SECRETARY
Stephanie Miller
Finance Director
Youth Development Commission
BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Patricia Wilkerson-Uddyback
President/Wayne County Medical Society Non-Violence Task
Force/DMC
Board Members:
Meredith Phillips, Chief Privacy Officer
Henry Ford Health Systems
Karen E. Brantley, Ed.D., Educator, Retired
Mildred Goodloe, Educator, Retired
Tamika Hall, Operations Manager
Sigma Investment Counselors
Jessica Vilani Nanna, Training Specialist
T.E.A.M.
Dr. Patricia Wilkerson-Uddyback, President/Physician
Wayne County Medical Society Non-Violence Task Force/ Detroit Medical Society
Our Staff
Larmender A. Davis, MSW, LMSW
Chief Executive Officer
Oversees programming and day-to-day operations of the agency; reports to the Board of Directors
Anushalie Y. Ahmed, B.A.
Individual and Group Supportive Services Advocate, MISAW
Provides assistance with goal development, advocacy, referrals, and linkages to resources to Asian Pacific Islander domestic violence/sexual assault survivors and works with other domestic violence/sexual assault agencies to coordinate culturally appropriate services
Yvonne Bostic, MA, LLPC
Individual and Group Supportive Services Counselor
Provides counseling and support to domestic violence survivors; facilitates and coordinates domestic violence support groups
Deanna Christian, BA
Individual and Group Supportive Services Advocate, Residential-Based
Provides assistance with goal development, advocacy, referrals, and linkages to resources to domestic violence survivors within YWCA/Interim House Shelter
J. Renee Glaze
Domestic Violence Court Advocate
Eastern Police District
Direct phone number: 313.596.5967
Provides assistance with obtaining Personal Protection Orders (PPO's) and in navigating through the legal system; also follows up on domestic violence police reports within the Eastern District of the Detroit Police Department
Margaret Hughes, IHM
Domestic Violence Court Advocate
Southwestern Police District
Direct phone number: 313.596.5354
Provides assistance with obtaining Personal Protection Orders (PPO's) and in navigating through the legal system; also follows up on domestic violence police reports within the Southwestern District of the Detroit Police Department ~Se habla espanol~
Pamela Jarido
Office Administrator
Provides overall agency reception and assistance
Lynda Jackson, BA
Individual and Group Supportive Services Advocate, Community-Based
Provides assistance with goal development, advocacy, referrals, and linkages to resources to community-based survivors of domestic violence
Kalimah Johnson, LMSW, ACSW
Crisis/Sexual Assault Advocate
Project Access For All Coordinator (VOCA)
Provides counseling, assistance with goal development, advocacy, referrals, and linkages to resources to victims/ survivors of sexual assault; provides crisis intervention with victims of domestic/sexual violence; serves as lead person for community education requests; facilitates sexual assault support groups
Dangtoy Lewis
Domestic Violence Court Advocate Assistant
Provides assistance in the provision of advocacy, support, information, resources, and referrals to clients of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, working closely with the Domestic Violence Court Advocates
Linda C. Willis, LLMSW
Project New Start (MPRI) Coordinator/Counselor
Provides counseling, assistance with goal development, advocacy, referrals, and linkages to resources for women exiting the prison system, on probation, or parole who have a history of domestic violence or survivors in the community whose partners/spouses/batterers are being released from prison; facilitates specific support groups
Why the Butterfly?
The butterfly symbolizes transformation into something higher.
It teaches us to make conscious changes to our lives, create new conditions, & make dreams come true.
Every new idea & every step toward self-fulfillment reflects the development of the butterfly.
The egg of a butterfly signals the birth of a new idea.
The larva stage stands for the time when one should decide whether or not to put this new idea into practice.
The cocoon represents an inward journey to establish a connection between the idea & oneself.
Finally, the hatching of the butterfly symbolizes the beginning of a new reality.
The joy of the new creation may now be shared with others.
The four steps of transformation are continuously taking place in our lives & are necessary for our development.
The attributes of the butterfly help to arrange one's thought & to consciously take the next step.
-unknown Native American Author