Casa Pensamiento Aibonito

Founded in 1989, Casa Pensamiento Aibonito is a non-governmental organisation based in Aibonito, Puerto Rico working on gender equality, justice & legal aid, children & youth.

Casa Pensamiento Aibonito is a private non-profit organisation in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, operated by Mujer del Centro, Inc. It provides free, specialised services to people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence, including emotional support by social workers, legal advocacy and representation in protection order hearings and criminal court proceedings, and orientation and support services addressing psychological, social and legal needs. Its Educational Division runs prevention workshops and education programmes for schools and the community, covering topics such as violence prevention, child abuse, and health. Services are open to victims regardless of gender, including men and members of the LGBTTQ community, and do not require a protection order or police report. The organisation was founded in 1982 as a women's group, was incorporated in 1989, and began providing services in 1990. It also operates a documentation library named after its founder, Aida Iris Cruz Alicea.