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The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence applauds Senators Collins, Murkowski and McCain for standing up for victims and survivors of domestic violence, their children, and all Americans by voting against the Senate’s ‘skinny’ Affordable Care Act repeal, which would, if enacted as passed, have led to 16 million people losing healthcare and…
The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults announces the renovation of its Domestic Violence Shelter, thanks to the effort and generosity of community volunteers. For nearly a decade, Tennessee has consistently ranked among the top 10 states in the nation for the most homicides due to domestic violence. Partnership’s shelter…
Become a Volunteer Giving back has inspired hundreds of survivors to begin their healing. We have chosen our role in our community and it is one of peace, healing, education, awareness, safety and change. We urge you today to ponder on what it is you believe your role is within…
Signs of Abuse Some signs of domestic violence are more obvious than others. Here are a few common signs. Does your intimate partner ever: Accuse you of cheating and being disloyal? Make you feel worthless? Hurt you by hitting, choking or kicking you? Intimidate and threaten to hurt you or…
Dianne L Stallings , Ruidoso News Published 1:20 p.m. MT June 22, 2017 | Updated 11 hours ago Transitional program is next step after domestic violence emergency hope harbor sign The Nest, the only domestic violence shelter in Lincoln County, is considered one of the best in the state. But…
Make a plan for how you are going to leave, including where you’re going to go, and how to cover your tracks. Make one plan for if you have time to prepare to leave the home. Make another plan for if you have to leave the home in a hurry.…
NO MORE / NO MÁS NO MORE – is a simple idea with the power to unleash new, major attention to the numbers of people all around us who are hurt ~ directly or indirectly ~ by domestic violence and sexual assault every day and every minute. We all know…
The abuser feels more powerful when he puts down his victim. If we look at verbal abuse as a means of maintaining control and power over someone, we can think of the types of verbal abuse listed and explained in this post as being ways that someone tries to dominate…
June Keeling, RGN, RM, is domestic violence coordinator and assistant researcher, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Merseyside Domestic abuse can be defined as any violence between current or former partners in an intimate relationship, wherever and whenever it occurs. The violence can include physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse. It is…
May 15, 2017 You Are Not Alone: A Prayer Book for Victims of Domestic Violence, is the newest resource from the LCMS Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Task Force. This devotional prayer book will help victims give voice to their heavenly Father in the midst of heartache and despair. As…
Mother’s Day Moms are special and important people. At SafeHouse Center we think Mother’s Day is a great time to let all women know they are important! Whether it be your mother, aunt, sister, daughter, grandmother, or wife – all women should be celebrated. We also include women who have…
Dear Priscilla Bennett Friends, Once again, it’s Priscilla Bennett’s husband, Harry, saying hello and letting you know that I’m in complete support of my wife’s fight to end domestic violence. She encourages me to speak out, so here I am, not knowing what to say, except that I’m so proud…