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DV Education Series: Safety Planning
Safety planning is crucial now more than ever, with many survivors of abuse unable to find a safe space where they can escape abuse during quarantine. A safety plan outlines ways to identify if you’re in a dangerous relationship, tips on staying safe, and preparing to leave an abusive relationship.
DV Education Series: How Domestic Violence Impacts Children
Children see, hear, perceive and understand far more than we realize. By understanding the impact that domestic violence has on children and knowing the signs, we can help counteract some of the negative impacts witnessing abuse can have.
DV Education Series: Verbal & Emotional Abuse
Verbal abuse is a way for perpetrators of violence to gain power and control over their partner by persuading them to believe something that is untrue and harmful. Almost all individuals who have experienced physical assault report having experienced verbal abuse as well.
DV Education Series: Power & Control
Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Our Case Management Team takes a deeper look at tactics abusers use to gain control over their partners.
We are Resilient, a Message from the Executive Director
At Resilience, we embrace vulnerability, acknowledge our imperfections, and rely on our colleague’s strengths to provide quality, expert service to our community.
Prevention Programs: Addressing the Root Causes of Violence
At Resilience, we are striving to eliminate domestic and sexual violence by using evidence-based research to address the root causes that perpetuate violence.
Resource: Webinar on Domestic Violence and COVID-19
Resilience Staff Members, Holly and Adrienne, offer information about why we’ve seen an increase in intimate partner violence as a result of stay-at-home mandates and what you can do to plant the seed.
Caring for Your Child’s Mental Health During COVID-19
We are feeling physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually stressed, and our kids are too.
Free Resources During COVID-19
Resilience staff has put together educational resources to help with schooling and fun resources to help combat any anxiety and cabin fever families may be feeling.
When Staying Home Isn’t Safe
For domestic violence survivors, stay at home mandates can be deadly. With nearly all businesses and community gathering places temporarily shuttered, there simply aren’t places to go for respite or to reach out for help.
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
Healing from sexual assault is a process, and will look different for each and every individual. Take the time to educate yourself on how to support survivors, it makes a difference in their lives and in the world altogether.
Self-Compassion and Parenting during COVID-19
Just like children, adults can have a hard time managing emotions, effectively connecting with others, and not taking other’s emotions to heart. So, why should we expect children to respond differently? It begins with parents modeling these behaviors.
Remaining Calm and Grounded During a Global Pandemic
During this global health pandemic, those with anxiety and/or PTSD may experience heightened symptoms. Learn how to stay grounded when feeling anxious about the world around you.
How COVID-19 Impacts Domestic Violence Survivors
A global health pandemic such as COVID-19 increases risk and presents a unique set of barriers for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Films to Watch During SAAM
Get involved with SAAM at home – our staff has compiled a list of movies, shows, and documentaries that you can binge-watch this April.
Supporting Survivors Amid COVID-19
Click here for the learn more about hours, services, and safety information in relation to COVID-19.
A Call to Action: Engaging Men and Boys
Resilience is collaborating with administrators and coaches at local High Schools to implement violence prevention and healthy relationship programming.
Coping with Sexual Assault Triggers
An increase of people feeling safe, empowered and emboldened by other people’s similar disclosures have led to a time where there are an unprecedented amount of disclosures of sexual abuse and harassment from celebrities, anonymous sources and friends of social media with the #metoo hashtag.
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Advocates For Ending Violence
Resilience is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. We offer support, services, and safe housing to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and we provide programs to engage and educate community members to help end the cycle of abuse before it begins.
Make A Donation
Your contribution allows us to provide confidential services to all survivors, free of charge. Thank you for your support.
Reach Out To Us
We are here for you, no matter the time of day. Get the support and security you need.