About Us

Welcome to ARMS, Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting domestic violence survivors and promoting meaningful change for individuals who have used controlling or abusive behaviors.
Our mission is to provide a safe, empowering environment for survivors to heal, while also offering intervention programs that address the root causes of abuse. We recognize the devastating impact domestic violence has on individuals, families, and communities. At ARMS, our work is centered on restoring dignity, rebuilding lives, and creating pathways toward long-term healing and accountability.

 

Through our Her Journey program, ARMS offers a free 15-week, faith-based healing program for women ages 14 and older who are recovering from current or past abuse. This program provides education, community, and restorative support in a confidential and compassionate setting.Our intervention programs create space for individuals who have caused harm to examine patterns of behavior, develop empathy, and learn healthier approaches to relationships and conflict. By addressing the underlying dynamics that contribute to abuse, ARMS seeks to interrupt cycles of violence and support lasting change. ARMS partners with community organizations, professionals, and trained volunteers to deliver programs that are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and values-driven. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality, respect, and non-judgment, ensuring safety and dignity for everyone we serve.

Founders Story

Stacey Womack is the Founder of Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services (ARMS) and the author of On the Frontlines of Abuse: Strategies for the Faith Community. Since 1997, Stacey has been a leading voice in raising awareness about domestic abuse from a faith-based perspective, developing transformative programs to address these critical issues. Born not out of personal experience but from a directive from God, Stacey's groundbreaking initiatives include the Her Journey women's victim recovery classes which is now offered in internationally and translated into multiple languages. Stacey also authored ManKind & Virtue, ARMS intervention programs, for men and women who have used abusive behaviors. Stacey is recognized as an expert in domestic violence both within and beyond the faith community. She is the recipient of the 2012 Judge Stephen B. Herrall Award for Outstanding Collaborative Efforts to End Family Violence.  

Stacey is a national speaker, trainer, leader, and author. Her heart is to be obedient to God's calling and for over twenty-eight years Stacey has faithfully served to bring healing and transformation to people through ARMS.