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Michigan’s Address Confidentiality Program
The Address Confidentiality Program is designed to assist victims of violent crimes and individuals facing threats or physical harm by safeguarding their addresses.
Michigan Implements New Legislation on Emergency Risk Protection Orders
Our advocates are ready to assist with filing Personal Protection Orders and Emergency Risk Protection Orders. Support in Spanish and translation services for all languages are available.
Urgent Call to Action: Challenging the VOCA Budget Cuts
We’re calling on you to take action! Let Congress know that victims in our community deserve to have access to healing support and to increase funding to victim service agencies.
Meet our New Board President & Vice President
As we kick off 2024, we are thrilled to welcome Ortencia Bos as Board President and Shannon Garrett as Vice President!
National Stalking Awareness Month
If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, help is available. Advocates at Resilience can assist with Personal Protection Orders and provide support.
Mary Kay Ash Foundation Donates $20K to Survivors
In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mary Kay Ash Foundation is awarding $1.2 million in grants to 60 domestic violence shelters across the country.
“I’m Fighting for a Life.”
“The best you can do is what you are doing now. To learn and listen. Empathize. Advocate for and support. I don’t want what happened to me to happen to anyone else.”
Understanding & Screening for Domestic Violence
An abuser’s access to firearms increases the risk of homicide by 1,000%. Learn more and be prepared to help survivors navigate their options when they are faced with lethality concerns.
Protecting Survivors from Gun Violence
As the Michigan legislative branch continues conversations and actions on these bills, stay tuned for updates. Meanwhile, contact your representatives and urge them to consider the necessity for this legislation to be passed.
Shatter the Silence, Share the Strength: DVAM 2023
We are committed to breaking stereotypes and challenging stigmas surrounding abuse. This month and all throughout the year, we aim to educate our community on abuse while amplifying the voices of survivors.
Unpacking the Emotional Toll of Witnessing Domestic Violence
Children who have witnessed domestic violence are at an increased risk of experiencing domestic violence later in life, making early intervention of the utmost importance.
Celebrating A Landmark Investment in Victim Services
Governor Whitmer’s fiscal year 2024 budget has approved a groundbreaking $30 million for victim services – one of Michigan’s largest and most historic investments in services for crime victims and survivors.
The Legacy IRA Act of 2022
Individuals who are 70 ½ and older could make gifts through an IRA-qualified charitable distribution (QCD) of up to $100,000 a year directly to the charity.
Red Flags & Ending Relationships
Maybe it’s a new relationship or you’ve only had a few dates, but you’re just not feeling a connection, or something feels off. You are free to choose for yourself what sort of relationship you want and if it’s working for you or not.
Stalking: What I Wish I Had Known
It was when I was in college that I realized I had experienced stalking beginning in sixth grade. I didn’t recognize it as stalking then, but I knew it was very unhealthy and made me feel uncomfortable. Now, I see the signs and want others to know that help is available.
When Domestic Violence Comes to Work
As employers, employees, and community members, we have a duty to understand when and how domestic violence shows up at work and how to responsibly handle it.
Strangulation & Risk Factors
Research shows that there is a significant reduction in the risk of severe assault when victims utilize domestic violence services.
Mass Shootings & Domestic Violence
In more than 68% of mass shootings between 2014- 2019, the shooter had a history of domestic violence.
Advocates For Ending Violence
Resilience is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. We offer supportive services and safe housing to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and we provide programs to engage and educate community members to help end abuse before it begins.
Make A Donation
Your contribution allows us to provide confidential services to all survivors, free of charge.
Reach Out To Us
We are here for you, no matter the time of day. Get the support and security you need.
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.