Everyone deserves a healthy relationship and a partner who is honest, respectful, and supportive. When young people first start dating, it can be helpful to look out for these and other green flags. Learn more from our Safety Net team in our latest Tech Talk: https://bit.ly/38AbtmI
Training Opportunity: May 19, 2022 at 1pm ET. The Office for Victims of Crime presents “FY 2022 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services Technical Assistance Webinar.” This webinar will provide details and guidance for potential applicants to the Office for Victims of Crime’s FY 2022 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services Technical Assistance Program Read more…
Mothers experiencing domestic violence can still be good mothers. Being a mother is one of the most sacred things that an individual can do. StrongHearts advocates are here to listen. #MothersDay#DVandMothers#NativeMothers#Native#AlaskaNative#NativeHelpline
Our #DVCounts Congressional Briefing is TOMORROW! Hear from survivors, advocates, and Members of Congress and learn why the Domestic Violence Counts Report is such a critical tool in our work to end violence. Tune in on Facebook Live at 2:00 PM ET on Tuesday, May 10: Facebook.com/NNEDV
May 5th is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Awareness Day. The crisis of #MMIW is an effect of the reality that Native women are disproportionately impacted by violence but receive inadequate support during crisis situations. Learn more about Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Sprit People at https://sis.tcu.edu/wgst/initiatives/mmiw/#:~:text=Missing%20and%20Murdered%20Indigenous%20Women%20%28MMIW%29%20refers%20to,women%20experience%20in%20the%20United%20States%20and%20Canada
You can find Unified Solutions May 2022 e-Bulletin at: https://www.unified-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Unified-Solutions-Fox-Valley-E-Bulletin-May-2022-508-Compliant.pdf
Know the signs of child abuse!!! Children often display certain behavioral characteristics when being abused. Knowing the signs is the first step in preventing child abuse! #childabuseprevention #ChildAbuseAwarenessMonth #domesticviolenceawareness #btsadv #domesticviolence #domesticabuseawareness
When creating a safety plan, it’s important to have names, place, and organizations that you know you can count on at your ready. Here are some helpful prompts for creating your contacts list and additional resources to have on hand! Plan for your safety today by downloading our Personalized Safety Read more…
May 5th is nearly here! #MMIWActionNow On May 5, post a photo of yourself wearing red with our #NoMoreStolenSisters poster on social media. Help us call for systems and social change! https://bit.ly/3MNln4m Details: http://niwrc.org/mmiwnatlweek22
Complicated legal systems, jurisdictional issues and lack of resources leave many Native victims of violence and their relatives without support. Meaningful action must be taken to prevent our relatives from going missing or being murdered. Our relatives deserve justice. #MMIR Learn more at www.StrongHeartsHelpline.org