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“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.
Resilience’s Legacy Society
Legacy giving ensures donors will be remembered for their generosity and commitment to ending domestic and sexual violence long after their passing.
The ABCs of QCDs
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are growing in popularity as a way to make a gift to an organization with 501(c)(3) status because they can benefit taxpayers (even those who take the standard deduction and do not itemize).
Women’s Equality Day
As we honor the struggles and achievements of women and the men who fought with them for women’s right to vote, we are also reminded of the important work left to be done.
Supreme Court Overturns Roe V Wade
The right to self-determination is a core value of our agency. We will not sit idly by as women’s rights are being taken away. Today we grieve, tomorrow we assemble.
Sexual Violence: Words Have Power
Words have power. Words have even more influence if the people using them are in the public spotlight. When rape is talked about flippantly, it adds to the widespread minimization of sexual assault.
10 Barriers Marginalized Survivors Encounter After Domestic/Sexual Violence
Gatekeeping, which is a system that controls access to resources, is a discriminatory barrier entrenched in most services across the country. Together, these barriers can make it life-threatening to disclose and even prevent assistance to those who take that risk.
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.