Healing abuse, working for change
We often share personal information with the people we are closest to, with a trust that this information will not be misused in any way.
Months or even years after an abusive relationship ends, abuse survivors may carry feelings of dread and panic on their shoulders, reacting intensely to certain smells, sounds, colors, or angles of light.
Anyone can experience domestic violence, but the stigma surrounding certain communities can result in some populations being more vulnerable than others.
Erasing the Stigma: Abuse in the Transgender CommunityRead More
Conversations surrounding immigration issues in America cover a wide variety of deeply complex, systemic issues. As these issues permeate more and more of the 24-Hour news cycle, it is essential to understand potential reasons for legal and illegal immigration and the consequences that follow strict or narrow-minded law-making. Many immigrants and undocumented individuals go to …
Law and Politics: How Immigration Issues Affect AbuseRead More
Social media has allowed the world to become a smaller, more connected and creative place. Support networks span the globe. News spreads quickly and efficiently, and entire movements and revolutions online help people to feel like they are no longer alone in their struggles. However, with the rise of networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, …
While domestic violence touches all communities, systemic oppression has created a culture in which some communities have power dynamics and can obstruct a victim’s path towards healing.
