Jul 21, 2021 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Violence Prevention
Stalking Imposes Serious Risks for Those Fleeing Abuse Written by Melody A. Communications & Development Intern Stalking is a dangerous act that is often connected to domestic violence and/or sexual violence. Like other cases of violence, the perpetrator is more...
Jun 28, 2021 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Violence Prevention
Beyond Victim or Survivor: Reclaiming Identity After Trauma Written by Resilience Marketing Intern, Melody A. When connecting with individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, the terminology you use has the ability to foster or...
Jan 21, 2021 | Children, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
*Walk-in appointments are available at our Holland Program Office (411 Butternut Dr.) beginning June 14* If last year taught us anything, it is that we must continue to shift and adapt to meet the needs of survivors in our community. While our services currently...
Sep 17, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Supportive Housing Creates Safer Futures When it comes to staying safe from abuse, housing is key. For years, we’ve known that there is a direct correlation between housing and a survivor’s decision to return to an abusive relationship. There are serious costs...
Sep 14, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Lack of Safe Housing Can Keep Victims from Leaving What is Affordable Housing? When you think about affordable housing, what comes to mind? An apartment? A rental? A small house in a suburban neighborhood? By definition, housing becomes unaffordable when a family...
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...