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Abuse Later in Life

May 25, 2022By Blog, Services
It’s Older Americans Month and when it comes to intimate partner abuse, there is no age limit.   The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) defines it as willful abuse, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation of an older adult who is age 50+ by someone in an ongoing,…
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Healing through Music

May 17, 2022By Blog, Services
Sometimes you'll hear empowered singing and song playing echo down the halls of our emergency shelter.   Healing through music is helpful for many people who have experienced trauma. Advocate Morgan hosts weekly ukulele sessions for survivors at shelter called, “Uke Can Do It.” It provides a safe space for survivors…
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The Depp v Heard Trial

April 27, 2022By Blog
The defamation trial of Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard has people talking about domestic violence. Trigger Warning: This post includes descriptions of abuse that could be re-traumatizing for victims and survivors of abuse. Evidence of violence The trial finds Depp suing Heard because of this essay she wrote in The…
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Green Dot

April 12, 2022By Blog, Services
Small actions for a safer city What is Green Dot?   First, imagine a map of your city. Red dots are the issues. They’re incidences of things like intimate partner abuse, sexual violence, and elder abuse. Green Dots on the map represent acts of responding to the red dots.   Green Dot…
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Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

April 12, 2022By Blog
Between 14% and 25% of women are sexually assaulted by intimate partners during their relationship. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Many abusers who are physically violent are also sexually abusive.  Here are 7 statistics about the intersection of intimate partner abuse and sexual abuse from the National Coalition…
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Children’s Safe Exchange & Visitation

April 6, 2022By Blog, Services
Nearly 10,000 safe visitations and exchanges have been provided since the program began in 2018. The Children’s Safe Exchange and Visitation program was launched in 2018 to support children whose parents and families have a history of intimate partner abuse, substance use, child abuse, or neglect. Nearly 10,000 safe visitations…
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Council

March 30, 2022By Blog
The Lexington-Fayette Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Council (DSVPC) represents a collaboration of individuals and organizations committed to ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. “It really requires a community effort,” explains Stephanie Theakston, program coordinator. “GreenHouse17 has been a part of the coalition since the beginning and…
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Social Work Month

March 22, 2022By Blog
The Time is Right for Social Work It’s Social Work Month! The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is celebrating in March with the theme “The Time is Right for Social Work.” This theme underscores the contributions social workers have made to this nation for more than a century and…
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Support Groups

March 14, 2022By Blog, Services
Surviving intimate partner abuse is a traumatic experience and it helps to have a safe place to talk about it.  Support groups offer a safe and caring space so you don’t have to heal alone. You may not have many friends or family you can turn to for support, or maybe…
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