Purpose and Philosophy

The purpose of the Women's Resource Center (WRC) is to empower victims of domestic violence and their children through individual and social change. Education, support and advocacy programs are offered to assist victims to gain control of their lives, exercising their right to live without fear in their own homes.

How to Contact Us

Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties

114 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 846.5263

624 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247.2070

Hotline
1-866-236-2474

By Department & Staff Member

Administrative

Lori N. DiPersio, Executive Director
lori@wrcnbc.org

Tracy Laughlin, Office Administrator
tracy@wrcnbc.org

Stephanie Turek, Grants Writer
stephanie@wrcnbc.org


Counseling

Debbie Knapman, Director of Counseling Services
debbie@wrcnbc.org

Lynn Almanzor, Children's Program Coordinator - Newport
lynn@wrcnbc.org

Dottie Black, Children's Program Coordinator - Warren
dottie@wrcnbc.org


Family Violence Options Advocacy Program

Veronica Hobbs, Director of Advocacy Services

Natalie Ocasio, FVOAP Advocate
natalie@wrcnbc.org

Azade Perin, FVOAP Advocate
azade@wrcnbc.org


Legal Advocates

Veronica Hobbs, Director of Advocacy Services
veronica@wrcnbc.org

Gina Davis, Legal Advocate Supervisor
gina@wrcnbc.org

Jennifer Oser, Law Enforcement Advocate
jgouveia@satrc.org

Lisa Conners, Court & Safehome Advocate
lisac@wrcnbc.org


Youth Violence Educator

Jessica Walsh, Director of Youth Violence Prevention
jessica@wrcnbc.org


Shelter Services

Edna Mojica, Residential Director
edna@wrcnbc.org

Tatiana Kendysh, Safehome Advocate
tatiana@wrcnbc.org

Lori Mulcahy: lorim@wrcnbc.org

Lisa Conners, Court & Safehome Advocate