Oct 17, 2023 | Domestic Violence, DV Education Series, Violence Prevention
I’m Fighting for a Life Written by Gabby Dunai **Content Warning** Gun Violence I’m fighting for a life. But not in the way that you might think. I’m fighting for the life of my son. I’m fighting a perpetrator threatening to end the hope I have for my son’s...
Sep 29, 2023 | Domestic Violence, DV Education Series, Violence Prevention
Understanding & Screening for Domestic Violence Written by Lesley Coghill, LMSW and Suzanne Katerberg, BA, AAB Are you looking for ways to enhance your team’s ability to recognize and respond to domestic violence? One of the most common training requests we...
Sep 27, 2023 | Domestic Violence, DV Education Series, Violence Prevention
Proposed Michigan Legislation is Designed to Protect Survivors from Gun Violence Written by Carole Chee, Resilience Prevention Intern “A victim or survivor of interpersonal violence is five times more likely to die when an abusive partner has access to a gun,” stated...
Sep 19, 2023 | Domestic Violence, DV Education Series, Violence Prevention
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and we’re offering many ways to get involved! This year, our theme is “Shatter the Silence, Share the Strength”. We are committed to breaking stereotypes and challenging stigmas surrounding...
Sep 8, 2023 | Children, Domestic Violence, Violence Prevention
Understanding the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children Written by Resilience Intern, Dani L. While the term “domestic violence” is commonly used in society, not everyone fully understands what it is. According to the Department of Justice, domestic...
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...