[sgmb id=”1″]Tabitha Dial, of North Star Muse, is using her gift in tarot card and tea leaf reading to support central Kentucky’s survivors of intimate partner violence. So many community partners join in our mission to nurture those harmed by abuse, but we have not ever had a tarot card reader! In chatting…
[sgmb id=”1″]We are so excited and honored to be chosen as a Mountain Bird Designs partner organization! Mountain Bird Designs is a woman-owned, for-purpose small textile business located in Western North Carolina that believe in balancing profit with the mission to create positive change. The premier limited edition business bags and coordinated wallet…
[sgmb id=”1″]NO MORE, the public awareness campaign designed to engage bystanders in ending domestic violence and sexual assault, will launch this 30 second television commercial in the third quarter of this year’s big game: The National Football League donated airtime and production costs for the spot. In a blog post on NoMore.org, Virginia…
From October 1-17, we will be sharing ways you can take a stand against intimate partner abuse. On October 1, we will launch the 17 Days / 17 Ways campaign to Take a Stand Against Intimate Partner Abuse. The awareness campaign is part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized annually…
The first way to help end intimate partner abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month is easy. Change your profile pics to show you stand against intimate partner abuse. You’ll find eight different profile pic options in the slideshow below this post. We’ve created a pink version of each option because…
Isolation is one of the most common tactics used by abusers to maintain power and control. Although some survivors have a strong support system, many are navigating their journeys toward safety and healing alone. “My friends supported me for the first months, but then they just didn’t want to talk…
We’ve probably all heard friends and family say things like these before. Maybe you’ve even said one of the statements: “She went back, so now it’s on her.” “I wonder what he did to provoke it?” “She knew he had a short fuse when they got married.” Speak out when…
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports more than 40% of victims stayed with their abusers because of concerns for the safety of animal companions. And more than two-thirds of survivors with animal companions say their abusers harmed family pets for revenge or emotional control. With the support of RedRover,…
Today’s way to take a stand against intimate partner abuse is important and difficult. Reaching out to someone who you think is being abused by an intimate partner can be scary. What if I’m wrong? What if my friend is offended by me asking? What if I make things worse?…
You hear yelling coming from the apartment upstairs again. It sounds like someone just hit a wall. What do you do? We all know how to react if we witness a crime and take action if we witness a car accident or robbery. We call 911 and make sure everyone’s…
