Jul 31, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Violence Prevention
New Leadership to Enhance Community Impact We are thrilled to announce the appointment of two exceptional leaders as part of a strategic organizational restructure at Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence. Our agency’s strategic plan is designed to ensure we...
Jun 18, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Violence Prevention
Reflecting on a Year Without Roe: Body Autonomy and Survivor Safety As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence reflects on the profound impact this has had on survivors...
May 31, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Violence Prevention
Celebrating Pride Month: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors of Abuse A Message from the Executive Director, Megan Hennessey Pride Month is a time to celebrate the resilience and strength of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is also a reminder of the ongoing need to support those...
Apr 2, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Violence Prevention
Michigan’s New Gun Laws Aim to Protect Survivors Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation aimed to keep guns out of abusers’ hands, 24 years after the tragic death of Maggie Wardle, a teenager who was killed with a gun by an ex-boyfriend. Stories like...
Mar 27, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Violence Prevention
Michigan’s Address Confidentiality Program Aims to Protect Survivors For anyone who is at an increased risk of physical harm or threats – including victims of stalking, domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking – the fear of being found by their...
Mar 4, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Violence Prevention
Michigan Implements New Legislation on Emergency Risk Protection Orders On February 13, 2024, Michigan enacted a “red flag law”, formally known as Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) laws. ERPO laws authorize civil courts to temporarily prevent people at risk of...