Aug 24, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Resilience Fall Support Groups Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence is offering virtual support groups to provide survivors of domestic and sexual violence an opportunity to connect and share personal experiences and feelings, discuss coping strategies, and find...
Jul 13, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Behind the Screens: Digital Abuse By Lesley Coghill, LMSW The predominant way for us to pull together during this period of social distancing is to connect online and through technology. The world is staying connected by sharing fun videos, having Zoom meetings and...
Jul 13, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence and Technology Safety By Resilience Lead Shelter Advocate, Allyson The Dangers of Technology While technology can be an incredibly useful tool that helps bring people together, it can also be used as a controlling tactic in an abusive relationship....
Jun 16, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Self-Care, Sexual Assault
Traumatic Events & Emotional Triggers While we are all feeling anxious, isolated, and a loss of control as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, survivors of domestic and sexual violence are faced with additional emotional hardships. Long after the physical threat...
Apr 8, 2020 | Domestic Violence
When Staying Home isn’t Safe Resilient Spaces Program Facilitator, Holly Jasinski, MS RYT At the end of March, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order. This order requires Michigan businesses to temporarily suspend all...
Apr 8, 2020 | Domestic Violence
How COVID-19 Impacts Domestic Violence Survivors Resilience Program Director, Megan Hennessey, LMSW Domestic violence is about power and control. It is not limited to physical abuse. It includes psychological abuse, emotional abuse and manipulation tactics one person...
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