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...
Jan 30, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Violence Prevention
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Tell Congress that a 40% cut to VOCA will be devastating and dangerous for survivors! Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence relies on VOCA funding to provide life-changing support and resources for local survivors in our community. With a $700...
Jan 5, 2024 | Domestic Violence, DV Education Series, Stalking, Violence Prevention
January is National Stalking Awareness Month January 2024 marks the 20th annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking. Stalking often co-occurs with — and increases the risks of —...
Aug 8, 2023 | Children, Domestic Violence, Donations, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Uncategorized, Violence Prevention
Celebrating A Landmark Investment in Victim Services We are thrilled to share some incredible news! Governor Whitmer’s fiscal year 2024 budget has approved a groundbreaking $30 million for victim services – one of Michigan’s largest and most historic...
Jan 5, 2023 | Domestic Violence, DV Education Series, Stalking, Violence Prevention
I Wish I Had Known the Warning Signs of Stalking When I was 11 Years Old by Lesley Coghill, LMSW-Macro *Trigger warning* – This blog contains personal details about stalking. It was when I was in college that I realized I had experienced stalking beginning in...