When Domestic Violence Comes to Work
When Domestic Violence Comes to Work by Holly Jasinski and Dr. Sabala Mandava Domestic violence is something that is not only detrimental to victims and survivors, but also impacts our workplaces and our economy. As employers, employees, and community members, we have...
Strangulation & Risk Factors
A person who is strangled by their partner is 750% more likely to be killed by that person in the next year. Not to be confused with “choking,” strangulation refers to when pressure is applied from the outside, cutting off airflow and/or blood vessels in the neck,...
Mass Shootings & Domestic Violence
The Connection Between Mass Shootings and Domestic Violence Holly Jasinski, MS, RYT Resilient Spaces Program Facilitator & Public Policy Liaison While there isn’t one commonly held definition, Everytown for Gun Safety defines mass shootings as “any incident...
Women’s Equality Day
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day! Today, we honor the struggles and achievements of women and the men who fought with them for the women’s right to vote, and we recognize women’s progress toward greater equality in society. Women’s Equality Day also...
Supreme Court Overturns Roe V Wade
The right to self-determination is a core value of our agency. We believe that all survivors, including those who are pregnant, have the right to autonomy and bodily integrity. This value is paramount to addressing the historical objectification of women in society...
Informe de Comunidad 2017
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