by hawc2023 | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog, Newsletter
When the infection rate of COVID-19 began to drastically rise in March 2020, HAWC had to quickly adjust to offering our services in new, unfamiliar ways. Our Domestic Violence Support Groups are traditionally held in person at each of our Community-Based Offices with...
by hawc2023 | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog, Newsletter
Jake* was only five when he first remembers his dad, Mark*, hurting him. Mark was physically violent toward Jake, his brother, and their mom, Linda*. After a particularly violent incident, the police became involved, and Jake’s dad was on the run. That’s when Linda...
by hawc2023 | Jun 24, 2021 | Blog, Newsletter
On a cold winter night, 19-year-old Maia rushed into a convenience store in pajamas, wrapped up in a blanket. “I need help,” she told the cashier at the front door. “I’m in danger.” Maia had been held hostage by her boyfriend, Ryan, at the hotel across the street....
by hawc2023 | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
Raising teenagers can be a challenging task, especially given the prevalence of social media and easy access to technology. Teenagers are forming their thoughts and feelings about relationships and healthy behaviors during this time of development. February is Teen...
by hawc2023 | Jan 2, 2019 | Blog
Stalking is a serious problem within many relationships in which domestic abuse occurs. In recognition of January as Stalking Awareness Month, we wanted to share staggering statistics and information about this form of abuse in hopes of educating the community about...
